Hughes' Outline of Psychiatry, Fifth
Edition presents a comprehensive account of current
practice in psychiatry, summarising up-to-date knowledge of
the subject in a concise way.
Part I touches on general classification, causes and
prevention of mental disorders. It also outlines the basics of the
psychiatric interview, examination and investigation. Part II gives
an overview of the most common clinical syndromes, covering
frequency, epidemiology, causes, clinical features, clinical types,
diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis and treatment for each
disorder. Part III focuses on all different treatment options, from
Psychological Treatment to Psychosurgery.
* Fully up-to-date in respect to drugs and treatments,
classification systems, and recent legal developments
* Concentrates on practical clinical techniques rather than
psychiatric theory
* Includes plenty of case studies
* Format ideal for quick reference or revision
This new edition of a well-established and well-received book is
an invaluable textbook for medical and psychology students,
trainees and psychologists. It is also a helpful resource for
mental health nurses, professionals working in health service
management and occupational therapy, general practitioners, and
other non-specialists who need grounding in all practical aspects
of mental health care.
From the reviews of the previous edition:
"The chapters are well structured, maintaining a
balance between remaining comprehensive and interesting. The
addition of illustrative case histories is welcome... a highly
recommended text" JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
"...very easy to read and the general layout is
excellent... useful as a quick
summary..." THE BRITISH JOURNAL OF
PSYCHIATRY
Autorentext
Dr. David Gill. Consultant Psychiatrist, Department of Psychiatry (L18), Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Trust, Stevenage, UK
Dr Gill is engaged in the programme of Continuous Professional Development of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and of Hertfordshire Partnership Trust and has an active involvement in forensic psychiatry and education.
Klappentext
In this new edition of the highly successful book originally written by Jennifer Hughes, her co-author on the fourth edition, David Gill, presents a fully revised and updated text that continues to be a comprehensive account of current practice in psychiatry. The book covers classification, causes and prevention of psychiatric disorders and gives practical information on history-taking, mental state examination and investigation. Each of the major syndromes is discussed, as well as the psychiatry of special age groups and populations.
All the chapters have been rewritten to reflect recent research findings, changes in classification and terminology, and new organizational structures within the NHS plus the implications of the Mental Health Act. As in the fourth edition, case histories are included to illustrate the clinical relevance of the material.
This book is designed primarily for medical students and trainee and practising psychiatrists. Its clear format and easy-to-read text mean that it is also of value to readers in other specialties and anyone with a general interest in psychiatry.
Zusammenfassung
Hughes' Outline of Psychiatry, Fifth Edition presents a comprehensive account of current practice in psychiatry, summarising up-to-date knowledge of the subject in a concise way.
Part I touches on general classification, causes and prevention of mental disorders. It also outlines the basics of the psychiatric interview, examination and investigation. Part II gives an overview of the most common clinical syndromes, covering frequency, epidemiology, causes, clinical features, clinical types, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis and treatment for each disorder. Part III focuses on all different treatment options, from Psychological Treatment to Psychosurgery.
- Fully up-to-date in respect to drugs and treatments, classification systems, and recent legal developments
- Concentrates on practical clinical techniques rather than psychiatric theory
- Includes plenty of case studies
- Format ideal for quick reference or revision
This new edition of a well-established and well-received book is an invaluable textbook for medical and psychology students, trainees and psychologists. It is also a helpful resource for mental health nurses, professionals working in health service management and occupational therapy, general practitioners, and other non-specialists who need grounding in all practical aspects of mental health care.
From the reviews of the previous edition:
The chapters are well structured, maintaining a balance between remaining comprehensive and interesting. The addition of illustrative case histories is welcome a highly recommended text JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
very easy to read and the general layout is excellent useful as a quick summary THE BRITISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
Inhalt
Preface.
PART I: THE NATURE AND ASSESSMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC DISORDER.
1 Classification.
The basis of classification.
Reliability and validity.
Limitations and problems of classification.
Common terms in psychiatric classification.
Classification systems.
2 Causes and Prevention.
Causation in clinical practice.
Historical background.
Genetics.
Neurochemistry.
Neuroradiology.
Epidemiology.
Individual life experience.
Prevention of psychiatric disorder.
3 Assessment.
Circumstances of referral.
The psychiatric interview.
Mental state examination.
Physical examination.
Structured interviews and questionnaires.
Further assessments.
Physical investigations.
PART II: CLINICAL SYNDROMES.
4 Schizophrenia.
Definition.
Frequency.
Epidemiology.
Causation.
Clinical features.
Clinical types.
Diagnostic criteria.
Differential diagnosis.
Treatment.
Prognosis.
5 Mood Disorders: Depressive Illness and Mania.
Frequency.
Epidemiology.
Causes.
Clinical features of depressive illness.
Types of depressive illness.
Diagnosis of depressive illness.
Clinical features of mania.
Differential diagnosis of mood disorders.
Treatment of depressive illness.
Treatment of mania.
Prophylaxis of affective disorder.
6 Anxiety and Stress-Related Disorders.
Boundaries of anxiety disorder.
Hierarchy of diagnosis.
Frequency.
Epidemiology.
Causes.
Clinical features.
Differential diagnosis.
Treatment.
Prognosis.
Generalized anxiety disorder (anxiety state).
Panic disorder.
Agoraphobia.
Social phobia.
Simple phobias (specific phobias, monophobias).
Obsessive-compulsive disorders.
Conversion and dissociative disorders.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Adjustment disorders.
Bereavement.
7 Personality Disorders.
Definition.
Classification.
Types of personality disorder.
Epidemiology.
Differential diagnosis.
Treatment.
Prognosis.
Sociopathic (dissocial) personality disorder.
8 Paranoid States.
Definition.
Predisposing factors.
Differential diagnosis of paranoid states.
Management.
Culture-bound syndromes.
9 Physical Symptoms and Ps…