Essentials of Physical Health in Psychiatry

Author:   Irene Cormac ,  David Gray
Publisher:   RCPsych Publications
Edition:   UK ed.
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9781908020406


Pages:   494
Publication Date:   01 December 2012
Format:   Paperback
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A practical manual on dealing with physical diseases that commonly affect psychiatric patients. As a psychiatrist, you may be the only medically qualified person caring for your patient. So what do you do when your patient with bipolar disorder also has poorly controlled asthma? Someone taking antipsychotic medication complains of chest pain - what action do you need to take? Your elderly patient with dementia shows signs of respiratory distress following a fall - do you manage this yourself, or arrange a transfer to the emergency department? People with a mental illness or intellectual disability are especially vulnerable to physical illness but may not have easy access to a primary care doctor. All psychiatrists must be able to deal with medical emergencies and minor injuries, interpret basic medical investigations and recognise where and when to get help from a general practitioner or another specialist. Essentials of Physical Health in Psychiatry addresses this need.

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Author:   Irene Cormac ,  David Gray
Publisher:   RCPsych Publications
Imprint:   RCPsych Publications
Edition:   UK ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 19.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 24.70cm
Weight:   1.170kg
ISBN:  

9781908020406


ISBN 10:   1908020407
Pages:   494
Publication Date:   01 December 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Foreword Sue Bailey; Foreword Dinesh Bhugra; Preface; Section I. Improving Physical Health: 1. Meeting the physical health needs of people with mental disorders and disabilities; 2. Lifestyle and risks to physical health; 3. General practice in the UK; 4. The role of nurses; 5. The role of health professionals allied to medicine; 6. Tobacco smoking; 7. Obesity and weight management; 8. Physical activity; 9. Physical health standards and examination; 10. The neurological examination; 11. Medico-legal aspects of the treatment of patients with mental illness or learning disabilities; Section II. Medical Specialties: 12. Cardiovascular disease; 13. Respiratory disease; 14. Neurological disorders; 15. Endocrinology; 16. Diabetes; 17. Hepatology; 18. Blood-borne viruses; 19. Sexual health; 20. Contraception, pregnancy, the puerperium and breastfeeding; 21. Cancer; Section III. Psychiatric Specialties and Physical Health: 22. Alcohol; 23. Drug misuse; 24. Physical aspects of mental illness in children and adolescents; 25. Forensic psychiatric services; 26. General adult psychiatry; 27. Intellectual disabilities; 28. Liaison psychiatry; 29. Old age psychiatry; 30. Physical effects of eating disorders; Section IV. Medical Emergencies and Injuries: 31. Emergency medicine; 32. Minor injuries.

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For a specialty that can tend to marginalize physical health, this is a concise reference with some good pointers towards more detailed information where appropriate. ...Of more interest to medical students and doctors working within the area of mental health. - Nursing Times (Online) It is time for psychiatrists to be seen as 'real doctors' again and it is our job to make sure our patients get the physical healthcare they are entitled to. But some rapid revision is called for...this book will give us confidence that we have an up-to-date handle on physical health. This book will be invaluable to any member of the psychiatry team. - British Journal of Psychiatry The layout makes this an easy to read reference, with summary boxes clearly colour coded for those in a hurry. Of particular use are the learning points at the end of each chapter. - Nursing Times (Online)


For a specialty that can tend to marginalize physical health, this is a concise reference with some good pointers towards more detailed information where appropriate. ...Of more interest to medical students and doctors working within the area of mental health. - Nursing Times (Online) It is time for psychiatrists to be seen as 'real doctors' again and it is our job to make sure our patients get the physical healthcare they are entitled to. But some rapid revision is called for...this book will give us confidence that we have an up-to-date handle on physical health. This book will be invaluable to any member of the psychiatry team. - British Journal of Psychiatry The layout makes this an easy to read reference, with summary boxes clearly colour coded for those in a hurry. Of particular use are the learning points at the end of each chapter. - Nursing Times (Online)


Author Information

Irene Cormac - Honorary Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, Rampton Hospital, Retford, Notts. David Gray - Reader in Medicine and Honorary Consultant Physician/Cardiologist, University Hospital, Nottingham.

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