TEXTBOOK OF PSYCHIATRY

A textbook of psychiatry for medical students which presents the subject in a graphic and accessible way. An accessible presentation of psychiatry, which makes free use of graphics, text boxes and tables - less wordy and heavy than many competing books. Gives a balanced view of the two opposing camps in psychiatry, the organic and the psychodynamic. Sets psychiatry in a wider context appropriate to most students who will encounter psychiatric problems in the community or on medical or surgical wards rather than in a specialist psychiatric setting Inclusion of recent relevant scientific findings, for example relating to BSE and CJD. Expansion of section on forensic psychiatry, particularly with regard to safety issues with violent patients. General updating throughout. Covers changes in drug treatment