Psychiatry | SECOND EDITION |GELDER |MAYOU|GEDDES

Psychiatry (2nd Edition)

Authors: Michael G. Gelder, Richard Mayou & John Geddes
Series: Oxford Core Texts, Oxford Medical Publications
Publisher: Oxford University Press – August 2000 (2nd Edition) Oxford University Press Southern Africa

Overview

Psychiatry (2nd Edition) serves as a concise yet practical textbook tailored for clinical medical students, general practitioners, social work and clinical psychology students, and other healthcare professionals who encounter psychiatric conditions. Oxford University Press Southern Africabooks.google.ps

Key Features

• Focus on Clinical Assessment & Management
  The text emphasizes techniques for assessing psychiatric issues and offers clear guidance on managing them, including when to refer patients to specialist psychiatrists. Oxford University Press Southern Africa

• Evidence-Based Approach
  This edition introduces a new section focused on applying evidence-based psychiatry in practice. Oxford University Press Southern Africa

• User-Friendly Design
  Features include numerous tables, highlighted “advanced information” boxes, and an accessible layout designed to support learning and quick reference. Oxford University Press Southern Africa

Table of Contents

Covers a comprehensive scope, including:

1. Signs and symptoms

2. Interviewing and clinical evaluation

3. Classification

4. Etiology and scientific foundations

5. Personality disorders

6. Reactions to stress

7. Anxiety and obsessional disorders

8. Affective disorders

9. Schizophrenia and related disorders

10. Delirium, dementia, and cognitive disorders

11. Psychiatry and medicine

12. Suicide and self-harm

13. Substance use disorders

14. Sexuality and gender issues

15. Psychiatry of the elderly

16. Drug and physical treatments

17. Psychological treatments

18. Community mental health care

19. Child and adolescent psychiatry

20. Learning disability

21. Psychiatry and the law Oxford University Press Southern AfricaPowell's Books

Style & Audience

Praised for its clarity and structured presentation, this textbook makes complex psychiatric concepts accessible to learners and professionals alike. It aligns with GMC teaching guidelines and incorporates student feedback for improved navigation and comprehension. books.google.psGoodreads

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