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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Dinah Miller, MD (Johns Hopkins School of Medicine) , Annette Hanson, MD (Maryland Reception Diagnostic and Classification Center) , Steven Roy Daviss (Baltimore Washington Medical Center)Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.386kg ISBN: 9781421400129ISBN 10: 142140012 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 27 July 2011 Recommended Age: From 18 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents"Introduction A Note about Our ""Patients"" and Our ""Doctors"" 1. Melissa and Oscar: Getting Help 2. Josh: A Walk through the System 3. The Brandt Famil: Why People Seek Care 4. Tara: Let's Talk 5. Josh Revisited: ""Ask Your Doctor to Prescribe"" 6. Becca: When Things Go Wrong 7. Eddie: A Child at Risk 8. Eddie: The Prison Patient 9. Mitchell: Hospital-based Psychiatry 10. Sharon: The Business of Psychiatry 11. Things We Argue About 12. The Future of Psychiatry Acknowledgments Sources and Suggested Reading About the Author's Index"ReviewsIt's a fascinating peek into the minds of those who study minds. -- Rachel Saslow Washington Post 2011 [Shrink Rap], the straight-talking guide to psychiatric care... Although they explain psychiatry in all its merits and failings, acknowledging the limitations of their field, these are clearly three shrinks who love their jobs -- -Kristen Intlekofer Johns Hopkins Magazine 2011 An intriguing read. Midwest Book Review 2011 The public should have a general understanding of important illnesses as well as the relative roles of patients, clinicians, and the economic, medical and political environments in treating them. It would make the discussion of healthcare reform a great deal more meaningful. This edition of Shrink Rap is an excellent beginning.The bottom line: if you or anyone you know has any interest in the world of psychiatry, do them a favor and have them Shrink Rapped . It's a very worthwhile read. -- Dr. Doug Perednia Road to Hellth 2011 <p>[Shrink Rap], the straight-talking guide to psychiatric care... Although they explain psychiatry in all its merits and failings, acknowledging the limitations of their field, these are clearly three shrinks who love their jobs---- Kristen Intlekofer Johns Hopkins Magazine (01/01/0001) It's a fascinating peek into the minds of those who study minds. -- Rachel Saslow Washington Post [Shrink Rap], the 'straight-talking guide to psychiatric care'... Although they explain psychiatry in all its merits and failings, acknowledging the limitations of their field, these are clearly three shrinks who love their jobs. -- Kristen Intlekofer Johns Hopkins Magazine An intriguing read. Midwest Book Review The public should have a general understanding of important illnesses as well as the relative roles of patients, clinicians, and the economic, medical and political environments in treating them. It would make the discussion of healthcare reform a great deal more meaningful. This edition of Shrink Rap is an excellent beginning.The bottom line: if you or anyone you know has any interest in the world of psychiatry, do them a favor and have them ' Shrink Rapped'. It's a very worthwhile read. -- Dr. Doug Perednia Road to Hellth Most of us easily understand how to treat a broken arm, but a fractured psyche? That's an entirely different matter. Or is it? This clear-headed presentation of psychiatric services and methods covers a lot of ground and achieves a conversational tone that's both educational and entertaining. -- John Lewis Baltimore Magazine While topics are addressed soundly for the professional reader, the authors' optimism and humor consistently shine through, creating an informative and entertaining resource for patients and families -- Margaret S. Chisolm International Review of Psychiatry The authors convey a rich and detailed picture of psychiatry. They use plain English and reduce the use of medical jargon to the minimum: the book is thus usable by anyone interested in the topic. -- Silvia Di Paola Metapsychology It is thoughtfully written and full of very useful practical advice in assessing patients both with and without cognitive impairment. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine Author InformationDinah Miller, M.D., a psychiatrist and writer, is in private practice and is a consulting psychiatrist for the Johns Hopkins Hospital Community Psychiatry Program. Annette Hanson, M.D., is a forensic psychiatrist with appointments at the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Steven Roy Daviss, M.D., also on the faculty at the University of Maryland, is a hospital-based psychiatrist and medical informatician and is chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. All three created Shrink Rap, a blog by psychiatrists for psychiatrists, and My Three Shrinks, a podcast series about psychiatry. 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