POCKET PSYCHIATRY

POCKET PSYCHIATRY is a concise, problem-oriented guide to dealing with acute psychiatric conditions. The handy format and clear text make this an ideal ready reference. In addition to practical advice on the clinical problems encountered, it provides invaluable information on how to work effectively in difficult clinical situations. The handy format and clear text make this an ideal ready reference. In addition to practical advice on the clinical problems encountered, it provides invaluable information on how to work effectively in difficult clinical situations. The text is organised into sections: Assessment; Psychiatric emergencies; Psychiatric Wards and A&E departments; The Mental Health Act; Liaison Psychiatry; Working in the Community; Special topics; Specific conditions; Therapeutics; Useful information Coverage of the new Mental health Act provisions Liaison with coroners and police included 25% expansion of coverage to provide more detail new sections on old age psychiatry and on patients with learning disabilities