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OverviewAn essential purchase for every medical student and junior doctor, Psychiatry by Ten Teachers follows the renowned Ten Teachers' highly-praised and successful tradition of providing key information written by ten respected experts in the field. In addition, the work conforms to the core curriculum recommended to medical schools by the RCPsych Scoping Group on Undergraduate Psychiatry. Completely up to date, it encourages students to get the most out of their psychiatry attachment and helps them to pass their exams, as well as providing key advice on providing quality medical care, regardless of the field in which they decide to specialize. Useful tips and advice ensure that this is more than a standard introduction to the subject, encouraging additional reading, supporting critical thinking and bringing exam success. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nisha Dogra (BM DCH FRCPsych MA PhD, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Leicester, UK) , Brian Lunn (Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, School of Medical Sciences Education Development, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK) , Stephen Cooper (Queen's University Belfast, Department of Psychiatry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Hodder Arnold Dimensions: Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.567kg ISBN: 9780340984260ISBN 10: 0340984260 Pages: 248 Publication Date: 28 January 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsDefining Mental Health and Mental Illness Personality, Predisposing and Perpetuating Factors in Mental Illness Assessment and Engagement with Patients Making the Most of Your Placement Mental Health Legislation Mood Disorders Anxiety Disorders Phobias Schizophrenia Substance Misuse Eating Disorders Organic Disorders Psychiatric Aspects of Intellectual Disability Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence Disorders of Personality Commonly Used Psychological Treatments Psychopharmacology Psychiatric EmergenciesReviews<br> This is relatively unique among books targeted at medical students, because of its focus on those who don't plan to practice psychiatry. It contains an appropriate mix of information vital for a reasonable understanding of mental illness and how to recognize and treat it in patients. Its pleasing color scheme makes it an easy and fast read. Case examples are factual and not overly complicated, and each ends with a series of questions (with answers provided) to highlight important clinical points. -- Doody's<p><br> This is relatively unique among books targeted at medical students, because of its focus on those who don't plan to practice psychiatry. It contains an appropriate mix of information vital for a reasonable understanding of mental illness and how to recognize and treat it in patients. Its pleasing color scheme makes it an easy and fast read. Case examples are factual and not overly complicated, and each ends with a series of questions (with answers provided) to highlight important clinical points. -- Doody's Author InformationNisha Dogra BM DCH MRCPsych MA PhD Senior Lecturer in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, The Greenwood Institute of Child Health, University of Leicester Brian Lunn MB ChB FRCPsych Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer Newcastle University Stephen Cooper MD FRCPI FRCPsych Professor of Psychiatry Queen's University Belfast Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |