First Aid for the® Psychiatry Clerkship: Second Edition (First Aid Series)

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This student -to-student guide helps you: discover med students' "secret weapon" for the clerkship; impress on the wards and succeed in the clerkship; get answers to shelf-exam questions from students who passed; remember the essentials with high-yield topics, mnemonics, and pocket-sized reminders; and apply the First Aid formula for clerkship success! This insider's guide to psychiatry clerkship success is the only student-to-student, step-by-step guide to clerkship success. It includes: hundreds of recently tested high-yield topics from shelf exams and the USMLE Step 2; exam, wards, and typical scenario boxes for last-minute review; insider tips for outstanding performance on the wards and exams; "Classifieds" section does the research for you, featuring high-yield websites and top extracurricular opportunities and scholarships; and a bonus: pocket-sized tear-out cards with essential wards information!
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 "Probably the best option but over-priced and full of errors" 2009-11-01
By RK
Let me begin by saying that this is probably the best review option for the psychiatry shelf/subject exam. That being said, the authors didn't have to work very hard to put this book together. They essentially summarized the DSM criteria for the various disorders, the "etiology" section is almost identical for most conditions (genetic and psychosocial/environmental factors may contribute to most conditions: surprise!), and treatment is not addressed in much detail (other than two chapters on psychotherapy and psychopharm). Given that perspective, I would have thought they could devote slightly more time to proof-reading before going to press. The inconsistencies, inaccuracies, typos, and major editing errors start on the back cover and continue throughout the book. As with all of the First Aid books, the condensed descriptions can be misleading and incorrectly characterize certain DSM criteria - usually these problems are clarified in the sidebar boxes, so read carefully. The cognitive disorders chapter is so disorganized (an understatement) that it is as if they wrote two versions of the chapter, cut them in half with scissors, and randomly spliced them together. Both delirium and dementias are addressed in two different places in the same chapter for no apparent reason. The most frustrating thing about this book is that it gives the impression that the First Aid authors don't respect the $44 that they ask us to fork over. Fortunately, Amazon's price is a bit cheaper. Either way, for that much, they could afford to hire an editor or two. I hesitate to give this book four stars, but when you're pressed for study time, it's probably the best one-stop option for shelf studying. First Aid, please show our brains and bank accounts more respect next time around!

 "Watch out for errors!" 2009-09-11
By Marvin A. Scott (Vermont, USA)
As with ALL of the First Aid books, I've noticed more than an acceptable number of errors and typos. The only value of these books is that they organize facts for quick review. I would not ever rely on them for learning the information the first time around.

 "great book" 2009-09-08
By William Largen
read this book like 3-4 times the week before your clerkship test and you'll do good. Pay particular attention to time spans (4 weeks vs 3 years) when you are studying or doing practice questions. Complete and all you have to know.

 "First aid Psychiatry" 2009-06-20
By avid reader (NY, USA)
This is a great review book for psychiatrc clerkship and also the exam. Used it for my psych rotation and it came in handy. It has chapters on all the major psych illness and also psychopharmacology.

Highly recommended.

 "Succint Adjuvant" 2009-03-02
By Rosalyn Franklin
I used this product along with case files psych. I sometimes referred to the Kaplan and Saddock book and found that FA psych is like having a high yield version of this very book. I was expecting FA to be high yield and was pleased to see it take after the book that both my school and attending had wanted me to be following (ie - Kaplan and Saddock).



The best thing about this book for me are the mini cases in the side notes. They were a nice way to quickly review subjects I didn't want to spend a lot of time on. I am little suprised that some of the mnemonics from FA step 1 were not present, but most are.



The only negative (and this doesn't just pertain to this book)is that I don't think there is really any one good book to completely help you ace this clerkship, but by adding case files psych I was pleased.


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Chinese Medical Psychiatry: A Textbook and Clinical Manual

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This book discusses the disease causes and mechanisms, pattern discrimination, treatment principles, and Chinese medical treatmnet of more than 20 traditional Chinese psychiatric diseases as well as the same information on 12 modern Western psychiatric disorders.

Each chapter delaing with either a traditional or modern disease category also includes extensive information on the Westerm medical nosology, etiology, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, epidemiology, treatment, side effects, and criteria for referral written by a Western psychiatrist. There are also abstracts of recent Chinese and Western research as well as multiple case histories.
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 "Fills the gap in an unsurpassed fashion" 2006-10-18
By Robert S. Flaws (Boulder, CO)
By Simon A. Becker, Dipl.Ac., CH (NCCAOM)



Title: Chinese Medical Psychiatry: A Textbook and Clinical Manual

Authors: Bob Flaws, Dipl.Ac. and James Lake, MD

Publication: Hardcover, 600 pages

Publisher: Blue Poppy Press, Boulder, Colorado

Publication Date: October 2000

Price: $108.00

Category: Practitioner education; psychiatric conditions



A Chinese Medical Textbook and Clinical Manual that Sets New Standards for the Profession



The treatment of mental illnesses has always been an integral part of Chinese medicine. In Chinese medicine, as the authors of the reviewed book point out early on, "no ... dualism between the body and mind exists... ." The mind affects the body and the body affects the mind. The psyche-soma relationship is completely bidirectional. Therefore, it is not surprising that the earliest references to the treatment of psychiatric symptoms appear in the 2000 year old locus classicus of Chinese medicine, the Huang Di Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic). However, despite this inseparable relationship between body and mind, or maybe exactly because of it, a textbook detailing the treatment of psychiatric diseases with Chinese medicine has, so far, been a much needed but sorely lacked work. The absence of such a work is even more surprising if one considers that, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, 22-23% of the adult U.S. population has a diagnosable mental disorder during any one-year period.



Chinese Medical Psychiatry: A Textbook & Clinical Manual fills this gap in the Chinese medical literature in an unsurpassed fashion. Not having expected anything less than a superb work from the most prolific author and practitioner of Chinese medicine in the West, Bob Flaws, and his co-author, psychiatrist James Lake, this book sets new standards in the field of Chinese medicine as far as its thorough research; useful Western medical information; detailed Chinese medical disease and treatment discussions; and abundant clinical references (such as case histories and clinical audits) are concerned.



This textbook's basic structure differs from most other Chinese medical texts in that it not only contains the standard two books but rather is divided into three. Book One begins with a short chapter on the history of Chinese medicine psychiatry, followed by a lengthy chapter on introductory theory. Besides discussing the psyche-soma dualism and the mind and spirit concepts as well as detailing the different Chinese medical causes of psychological diseases (including iatrogenesis and drug addiction), this chapter also includes a section succinctly outlining the concepts of Zhu Dan-xi's six depressions and Li Dong-yuan's yin fire theory, which are clinically extremely common but rarely discussed in the English language. The chapter ends with a look at the different treatment modalities for psychiatric diseases, including sections on Chinese medicinals; acupuncture; and even a discussion of Chinese medical psychotherapy.



Chapter three is titled "Essence-Spirit Materia Medica" and lists the most important medicinals for psychological disorders. The discussion for each medicinal includes the nature and flavor; channel entry; functions and indications; dosage; method of use; possible cautions and contraindications; and, if available, a statement from the Chinese medicinal locus classicus, the Shen Nong Ben Cao (Divine Farmer's Materia Medica). Chapter four, "Commonly Used Chinese Formulas in the Treatment of Psychoemotional Disorders," then lists the ingredients; their common dosages; functions; and indications of standard formulas for patterns commonly seen in psychiatric patients. In combination, chapters three and four are of great help in sharpening one's skill in selecting the most efficacious medicinals and guiding formulas in the field of Chinese medical psychiatry.



Chapters five and six discuss individual acupuncture points and point formulas for psychological diseases. Furthermore, chapter six contains both an in-depth examination of the 13 ghost points, including a translation of and various commentaries on Sun Si-miao's Song of the 13 Ghost Points, and a novel discussion of an acupuncture protocol developed by Bob Flaws and indicated for patients presenting with the clinically common yin fire scenario.



Chapter seven, "Basic Principles of Listening and Communicating," presents a discussion of basic principles for effective communication with mentally and emotionally disturbed patients, including an overview of cognitive distortions common in psychiatric patients. This chapter also contains an introductory section on when and to whom to refer for routine or urgent follow-up care, a topic then commented on for each disease discussed later in the book. Finally, the last chapter of Book One discusses some very interesting and thought-provoking suggestions on the integration of Chinese and Western psychiatric treatments.



Although Book One is written with a level of detailed Chinese as well as pertinent and useful Western medical information rare to find in other Chinese medical textbooks, Book Two and Book Three are what make this work so unique and peerless. So far, it has been the standard in the English Chinese medical literature to discuss the treatment of disease either on the basis of Western disease categories or on the basis of Chinese medical disease categories. Chinese Medical Psychiatry goes a step further. Instead of simply outlining the disease mechanisms and treatments of either traditional Chinese diseases (such as plum pit qi, visceral agitation, etc.) or Western diseases (such as bipolar disorder, depression, etc.), the authors decided to list both of these classification systems: "The Chinese Essence Spirit Diseases" in Book Two, and "The Treatment of Western Psychiatric Diseases with Chinese Medicine" in Book Three. In the introduction to this last book, the authors point out: "As Chinese medicine becomes more and more integrated into the dominant Western health care delivery system, Western practitioners of Chinese medicine need to be able to work within the framework of that system." The combination of discussing traditional Chinese medical diseases as well as Western psychiatric diseases, and extensively cross-referencing the two, serves exactly this integrative approach by providing Chinese medical practitioners with two angles for analysis and treatment of the disorder at hand. It is also this combination of disease discussions that sets this book apart from most other Chinese medical books as far as its clinical usefulness in a modern Western Chinese medical setting is concerned.



The discussion of the 21 Chinese essence spirit diseases and the 12 Western medical diseases follows the detail presented in Book One. Each disease, in both Book Two and Book Three, consists of three sections: Western medicine, Chinese medicine, and research and case histories.



The Western medical part is very extensive and covers most if not all of the following for each disease: nosology; epidemiology; differential diagnosis; etiology and pathophysiology; common Western medical treatments with their benefits and drawbacks; prognosis; and a short but very useful section listing signs and symptoms indicating to the practitioner of Chinese medicine to refer the patient to a Western physician.



The Chinese medical section follows the same outline in Book Two and Book Three. It thoroughly discusses the disease causes and mechanisms and concisely instructs on the treatment based on pattern discrimination, listing the most common patterns for either the Chinese medical disease in Book Two or the Western medical disease in Book Three. For each pattern, the main symptoms, treatment principles, medicinal treatment formulas with modifications and acupuncture points are discussed.



The research and case history section lists abstracts from recent studies in China and, to a more limited degree, the U.S. The studies cover both acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Case histories stem exclusively from the Chinese medical literature. Overall, this textbook and clinical manual, from its thorough introduction to the detailed disease discussions, is extremely rich, not only in Chinese medical detail, but also in Western medical information relevant for the Western practitioner of Chinese medicine. As a result, if there exists such a thing as a one-stop research tool in Chinese medical psychiatry, this work certainly is very close to it, at least for Chinese herbalists. For acupuncturists who strictly limit themselves to performing acupuncture, the value of this work lies in its introductory section on acupuncture; on the succinct disease mechanism and pattern descriptions; and on the point prescriptions listed for all patterns. Furthermore, some of the clinical audits and case histories focus on acupuncture. However, reflecting the predominance of Chinese herbal medicine over acupuncture in modern China, this book certainly is more tailored to practitioners and advanced students integrating acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.



Having praised the exact and detailed style of this book, it must be said that this is an advanced textbook of Chinese medicine and is not for people entering the field who are not familiar with the theory of Chinese medicine and who are looking for an inspiring introduction to the field of Chinese medical psychiatry. Knowledge and understanding of Chinese medical physiology and pathology is required in order to appreciate this book's splendor. This is not to say, however, that this work cannot be a very worthwhile addition to the library of interested psychiatrists and psychologists, particularly those who refer patients to Chinese medical practitioners.



Unique in its composition of listing not only either Chinese or Western diseases but rather both and of providing extremely detailed and helpful Western medical information designed for the practitioner of Chinese medicine, this book enhances the Chinese medical practitioners' understanding of their patients' Western medical disease diagnosis; assists them in becoming more effective communicators with their mentally disturbed patients; and greatly improves their skill of prescribing Chinese medicines and performing acupuncture. In so doing, Chinese Medical Psychiatry: A Textbook & Clinical Manual will not only aid in increasing the dialogue between Chinese and Western practitioners by furthering mutual understanding, it will also improve every Chinese medical clinician's effectiveness in dealing with patients suffering from mental-emotional disorders.



Simon A. Becker, Dipl.Ac., CH (NCCAOM)

 "Interesting!!!" 2004-07-19
By Armando R. Neves Nt (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
"Chinese Medical Psychiatry" is a review and synthesis of east and western therapeutics.

 "probably the best that's out there ..." 2003-12-29
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This both is an interesting introduction to the theory of treating 'mental/emotional' disorders, and a useful collection of case studies. Unfortunately it bypasses entirely important clinical concerns.
For example, the book discusses 'Dian Kuang' ('Withdrawl and Mania'), but treats them only as separate diagnostic and treatment categories; there is no discussion on the extremely important concern of treatment of those who cycle regularly between the two, and no reference to special concerns for treating children and adolescents with this disorder (many of whom cycle rapidly, as often as several times a day) - any formula treating these patients will have to address both the mania and withdrawl, but no discussion of this is included, and the reader is left to try to sift through case histories to gain small amounts of helpful information.
So, at one level, this book is a serious disappointment; like too many texts that attempt an overview of an extremely complex field, it covers too broadly, with significant gaps.
It is still a good reference book, though, and the case history sections give plenty of material for further study, but it is not a textbook one can rely on for thorough introduction or coverage of this subject area.
David A. Dawson, Ph.D., M.Ac., M.T.C.M.

 "poor quality" 2003-06-05
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The information I found in this book was highly inadequate. It was simply a blown out of proportion version of what any beginner in TCM knows the seven spirits and points to needle, I believe I've learned more reading articles posted on the net. Not only that but Flaws never returned my message or emails and Blue Poppy press "specifically Joanne" was rude to me when I requested a refund. I will never do business with Blue Poppy or Bob flaws again.

 "poor quality" 2003-06-05
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The information I found in this book was highly inadequate. It was simply a blown out of proportion version of what any beginner in TCM knows the seven spirits and points to needle, I believe I've learned more reading articles posted on the net


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Cambridge Textbook of Effective Treatments in Psychiatry

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This is a book of psychiatry at its most practical level. It aims to answer the sorts of questions psychiatrists ask on a daily basis. What treatments are available for the condition that I think this patient has? What is the relative value of each of these treatments? Are there any other treatments that I should be considering if a first approach has failed? Is there any value in combinations of treatment? And, can I be sure that the evidence and recommendations I read are free from bias? The content is organised into three sections covering disease classification, the major treatment modalities and the application of these treatments to the wide range of psychiatric diagnoses. All professionals in mental health want to give the best treatments for their patients. This book provides clinicians with the knowledge and guidance to achieve this aim.
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Concise Textbook of Clinical Psychiatry

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New York University, New York City. Clinical psychiatry content derived from Kaplan and Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry, 7th edition. New chapters on testing, retardation, learning disorders, mood disorders, and childhood schizophrenia. For medical students, psychiatric nurses, social workers, and therapists.
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 "Excellent Primer" 2000-06-10
By David S. Stern (Providence, Rhode Island)
Kaplan and Sadock have continued their proud tradition in this update of their classic work. This is the primer of mental health and it provides student and clinician with the required basics for understanding the workings of the human mind.

It is a required edition in every clinician's library.


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Essentials of Psychiatry

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Essentials of Psychiatry provides a synopsis of the most critical material in the field of psychiatry. It covers the whole field, including assessment of the patient, definitions of each disorder, all treatment options and prognosis. The phenomenological classification of disorders is based on the APA’s DSM-IV-TR: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This is followed by full treatment plans for each condition and a review of each therapy option in a dedicated therapeutics section.

• Provides all the clinical information needed by psychiatry trainees to complete their residency and pass the boards
• All psychiatric assessment tools are described in detail
• Full descriptions of the DSM-IV-TR Diagnostic Criteria sets for each disorder
• Clinical vignettes (case histories) describe difficult clinical scenarios and give management options and outcome

This book is relevant to trainees in psychiatry worldwide, as well as other mental health workers such as psychologists, mental health nurses and social workers.
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Textbook of Psychotherapeutic Treatments in Psychiatry

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Carefully matching the psychotherapeutic modality to the patient or client is critical to treatment outcomes. This up-to-date, scientifically rigorous, and exhaustive volume both teaches and facilitates that meticulous process. Sure to become the standard text for all students and practicing psychotherapists, whatever their background psychiatry, psychology, or social work the Textbook of Psychotherapeutic Treatments addresses all the major psychotherapeutic modalities in one comprehensive, authoritative volume. As the literature empirically validating psychotherapy as a treatment has expanded and the range of available psychotherapies has grown, the need for such a book has become critical. Glen Gabbard, the author or editor of more than 22 books and over 280 scientific papers and book chapters in the fields of psychiatry and psychoanalysis, has assembled 50 of the field s most renowned experts in every psychotherapeutic school of thought to create this definitive, masterfully realized volume. In addition to individual therapies, the book addresses group, conjoint, and family therapies. Integrative forms of psychotherapy are covered as well. Additional chapters on psychotherapy s neurobiological underpinnings and on the nature of professional boundaries conclude this indispensable volume. Structured to facilitate comparison among modalities, this easy-to-navigate, brilliantly executed volume should find a home on every aspiring and practicing clinician s shelf.
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 "Must for a Psychiatry Resident" 2009-09-12
By Priya Darshan (NY,USA)
This book is an easy read, covers the basic required to understand and practice psychtherapy.


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Textbook of Clinical Psychiatry: An Interpersonal Approach

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Handbook of Liaison Psychiatry

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Liaison psychiatry, the recognition and management of psychiatric problems in the general medical setting, is an essential component of many doctors' work. Depression, anxiety and somatization disorders occur in about 50% of cases presenting to primary care physicians. The Handbook of Liaison Psychiatry is a comprehensive reference book for this fast-growing subspecialty. A team of experts in the field cover the full range of issues, from establishing a service and outlining the commonest problems encountered in general hospitals and primary care, to assessment and treatment guidelines, working with specific units within the hospital setting, disaster planning and legal-ethical considerations. It will be essential reading for doctors and other professionals concerned with the psychological health of patients in acute general hospitals and in primary care.
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Comprehensive Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry, Third Edition, Study Guide

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Created by the editors of the esteemed Comprehensive Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry, Third Edition, this study guide allows medical students, residents, and psychiatrists to assess their understanding of the material covered in the classic textbook of geriatric psychiatry. The two-part format of this guide will allow readers to contemplate answers to questions in each chapter before the answers are revealed. The second part of the book reproduces each question along with its answer, explanatory notes, and supporting references.Whether you are studying for a certification board, state licensing exam, or just needing to bone up on your knowledge of this important subject area, The Study Guide to the Comprehensive Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry is essential and useful reading. .
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 "Comprehensive Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry" 2008-08-31
By Estela
I bought this book because I am doing a fellowship in geriatric psychiatry and was required to have it. I have to say: it is a very intense and thick book. It is NOT an easy read. I much rather read Principles and Practice of Geriatric Psychiatry by Agronin, which is reader friendly and informative. The faculty at my insitution agree with the above, but since this book is the one recommended by the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry, this is the book we use.


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Lishman's Organic Psychiatry: A Textbook of Neuropsychiatry

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“For three decades psychiatrists have turned to Lishman’s “Organic Psychiatry” as the standard neuropsychiatry reference. It stood as the last great single author reference text in medicine, a combination of meticulous, exhaustive research conveyed in a beautifully clear style. Now the mantle has been passed to a group of five distinguished authors and it is to their considerable credit that the attributes which made Organic Psychiatry such a distinctive voice remain. The fourth Edition of Lishman’s Organic Psychiatry is a rich blend of detailed clinical inquiry and up to date neuroscience. It should be on every psychiatrist’s book shelf.” - Anthony Feinstein MPhil, PhD., FRCP, Professor, Department of Psychiatry,  University of Toronto, Canada

Over the past 30 years, thousands of physicians have depended on Lishman’s Organic Psychiatry. Its authoritative and reliable clinical guidance was - and still is - beyond compare.

The new edition of this classic textbook has now been extensively revised by a team of five authors, yet it follows the tradition of the original single-authored book. It continues to provide a comprehensive review of the cognitive, emotional and behavioural consequences of cerebral disorders and their manifestations in clinical practice. Enabling clinicians to formulate incisive diagnoses and appropriate treatment strategies, Lishman's Organic Psychiatry is an invaluable source of information for practising psychiatrists, neurologists and trainees.

This new edition:

• covers recent theoretical and clinical developments, with expanded sections on neuropsychology and neuroimaging
• includes a new chapter on sleep disorders whilst the chapters on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, Epilepsy, Movement disorders and Traumatic brain injury have been extensively revised reflecting the greatly improved understanding of their  underlying pathophysiologies
• showcases the huge advances in brain imaging and important discoveries in the fields of molecular biology and molecular genetics
• has been enhanced with the inclusion of more tables and illustrations to aid clinical assessment
• incorporates important diagnostic tools such as magnetic resonance brain images.

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 "Inaccurate" 2009-12-05
By Justin Reilly (Lafayette, CO)
Inaccurate on ME (CFS). Says ME is neurosis (p.863) and notes only that exercise avoidance is implicated (p.437) citing the discredited Simon Wesseley. There are over 4,000 articles in peer reviewed medical journals showing frank biological pathology in ME. ME causes an enormous amount of morbidity and suffering. The propagation of falsehoods like these contribute to a huge amount of iatrogenic morbidity (and sometimes mortality) for people with ME.

 "Throw everything else out" 2009-08-22
By David Bresch (Philadelphia)
I have only read the introductory essay and the chapter headings and I can say, throw everything else out. This will be as much a delight as the APA Textbook of Neuropsychiatry was a disappointment (despite a lovely contribution from Osview). Get this, Mesulam and Hodges and you are set for the Neuropsychiatry board.


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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for the Specialty Board Review (Continuing Education in Psychiatry and Psychology Series)

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Both general and child/adolescent psychiatrists will find the third edition of this book valuable in preparing for their re-certification exams. The last ten years have brought tremendous changes to the field of child and adolescent psychiatry. The revision of this book incorporates recent information from AACAP’s Practice Parameters, and review questions and references have also been updated. Hendren has reviewed every question, answer, and explanation to ensure coverage of the major advances in the classification of child and adolescent disorders represented in the DSM-IV.

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 "Review for boards" 2009-04-24
By Douglas W. Adams
One of the only decent Child and Adolescent reviews available for boards. Written in question/multiple choice format with adequate explanations and references.

 "actually helped a lot!" 2004-01-03
By Stephen A Zerby (Waltham, MA United States)
I just took the child board exam and this question-and-answer book actually helped a lot. The exam takes three days: half of one for the written exam, a 75 minute preschool/school age oral exam, and a 60 minute live adolescent oral exam. This book helps the most with the written exam. The questions are similar to the type on the real exam. Hendren provides questions in either multiple choice or K-type format, with some matching questions. These are followed by answers and brief explanations. The explanations are usually helpful, but there are some that are confusing or skimpy. I actually got frustrated with a few of them. The material is a little dated (little on atypicals and a lot on tricyclics). But overall you will learn a lot and be in full "question mode" during the exam. There are a couple sections at the end of the book to help prepare for the oral exams. The preschool/school age one is more pertinent, because there is a written vignette on the actual exam. Overall, this book is well worth the investment!


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Mental health research and care in the twenty first century faces a series of conceptual and ethical challenges arising from unprecedented advances in the neurosciences, combined with radical cultural and organisational change. The Oxford Textbook of Philosophy of Psychiatry is aimed at all those responding to these challenges, from professionals in health and social care, managers, lawyers and policy makers; service users, informal carers and others in the voluntary sector; through to philosophers, neuroscientists and clinical researchers. Organised around a series of case studies in five key topic areas - concepts of disorder, the philosophical history of psychopathology, philosophy of science, ethics and philosophical value theory, and philosophy of mind - the book provides a detailed introduction to the field and a framework for study and skill development. Each case study is supported by selected readings from both philosophy and mental health, thinking skills exercises, self-test questions, key learning points and detailed guides to further reading. There is an introduction for philosophers to classification and descriptive psychopathology, and for practitioners to philosophical methods (including logic). The philosophical topics covered include philosophical methods (analytic and Continental); phenomenology, hermeneutics and existentialism, logical empiricism and its successors; idealism and realism; reasons and causes; and modern theories of mind and brain, free will and personal identity. Topics from mental health include psychiatry and 'anti-psychiatry'; Jaspers' psychopathology and the new neurosciences; the future of psychiatric classifications; strengths-based approaches, recovery practice, social inclusion and diversity; and key topics in psychopathology, such as delusion, autism, disorders of volition, thought insertion and other experiences in schizophrenia. The Oxford Textbook of Philosophy of Psychiatry aims to secure the skills-base of the discipline by bringing philosophers closer to the realities of practice in mental health, and mental health practitioners closer to the resources of philosophy as a partner to the sciences in responding to the challenges of twenty-first century mental health and social care.
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 "Text or Reference" 2008-07-25
By Ejames LIEBERMAN (Potomac, Maryland United States)
A recently retired psychiatrist, I regard this as a major achievement, and much needed. I wonder, though, how many training programs will devote the time necessary for residents to make a dent in the material. Few programs teach history of psychiatry, fewer, philosophy. This works as a reference book, though it is set up as a teaching program, and familiarity with its structure, premises and goals is essential for getting the most out of it. All this text and a CD, too! Well-written, illustrated, objective. I thank the editors/authors.

 "Oxford Textbook of Philosophy and Psychiatry" 2007-05-13
By Dr. KEN (PENNA> USA)
Excellent, comprehensive and immensely practical. It defines the field and advances mental health care in one stroke.


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Lewis's Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: A Comprehensive Textbook, 4th Edition (Lewis, Lewis's Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)

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Established for fifteen years as the standard work in the field, Melvin Lewis's Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: A Comprehensive Textbook is now in its Fourth Edition. Under the editorial direction of Andrés Martin and Fred R. Volkmar--two of Dr. Lewis's colleagues at the world-renowned Yale Child Study Center--this classic text emphasizes the relationship between basic science and clinical research and integrates scientific principles with the realities of drug interactions. This edition has been reorganized into a more compact, clinically relevant book and completely updated, with two-thirds new contributing authors. The new structure incorporates economics, diversity, and a heavy focus on evidence-based practice. Numerous new chapters include genetics, research methodology and statistics, and the continuum of care and location-specific interventions. A companion Website provides instant access to the complete, fully searchable text at www.lewischildpsychiatry.com. "Doody's Core Titles™ 2009."

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 "Very inaccurate" 2009-12-05
By Justin Reilly (Lafayette, CO)
Very inaccurate on ME (CFS). For example, it says ME is a functional somatic syndrome caused by depression and anxiety citing as proof that there is more psychiatric comorbidity in ME patients than healthy controls (p.638). This ignores, inter alia, the fact that the rates are no higher than for other disabling somatic diseases like MS or AIDS. It also recommends pushing the child back toward regular functioning which sometimes greatly increases morbidity. There are over 4,000 articles in peer reviewed medical journals showing frank biological pathology in ME. ME causes an enormous amount of morbidity and suffering. The propagation of falsehoods like these contribute to a huge amount of iatrogenic morbidity (and sometimes mortality) for people with ME.


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Kaplan and Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry: Behavioral Sciences/Clinical Psychiatry

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The best-selling general psychiatry text since 1972, Kaplan and Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry is now in its thoroughly updated Tenth Edition. This complete, concise overview of the entire field of psychiatry is a staple board review text for psychiatry residents and is popular with a broad range of students in medicine, clinical psychology, social work, nursing, and occupational therapy, as well as practitioners in all these areas. The book is DSM-IV-TR compatible and replete with case studies and tables, including ICD-10 diagnostic coding tables. You will also receive access to the complete, fully searchable online text, an online test bank of approximately 100 multiple-choice questions and full answers, and an online image bank at www.synopsisofpsychiatry.com. "Doody's Core Titles™ 2009."

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 "Synopsis" 2009-12-15
By M. S. Dawson (WAterloo, IA)
The book arrived on time and in perfect condition. It is a must for those studying psychiatry and the treatments of mental illness. It is also an essential reference.

 "Saddocks are unreliable" 2009-12-03
By Justin Reilly (Lafayette, CO)
The Saddocks do bad job in the section on ME in the unabridged textbook with many falsehoods included and also in the concise textbook it is not addressed except en passant as the only disease mentioned as being associated with mixed depression/anxiety which is misleading to say the least. I expect they do a similarly bad job here.

 "Kaplan and Sadock" 2009-12-02
By L. Wong
I think the book is a fantastic resource. Excellent information, lots of detail, but easy to get at the key points. Really nice in that it gives a lot of epidemiology. A must for any psychiatric resident, and certainly good for any mental health provider.

 "Must have for your Psych library!!" 2009-10-15
By JuzCozy (Jack, TN)
It's very similar to the DSM manual, yet is easier to read and understand. It's written so that everyone can understand what they are reading without having to be in the field.

 "excelent" 2009-09-22
By Valerie A. Rivera
I receive the book in perfect condition and it will be helpful for my LCSW preparation.


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Dulcan's Textbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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Dulcan s Textbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry supplants the previous textbook edited by Jerry Wiener and Mina Dulcan not with a new edition, but rather a new book. It offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive text in child and adolescent psychiatry as presented by more than 110 contributors, with 56 of the 65 chapters featuring new lead authors. Both the organization of the original text and the structure of the chapters have been overhauled to highlight what we now know about evidence-based practices in assessment and treatment, while preserving clinical wisdom.

Chapters on evaluation are developmentally focused, with a separate chapter for each age range. Eighteen chapters focus on specific disorders, while special topics include new chapters on bereavement and traumatic grief; ethnic, cultural, and religious issues; aggression and violence; children of ill parents; legal/ethical issues; and telepsychiatry. The text s wide-ranging emphasis on treatment expanded from seven to eighteen chapters includes psychopharmacology, brain-based innovative treatments, and a range of psychosocial approaches that focus on individual, family, therapeutic milieu, and systemic models of care. A new section on consultation provides guidance on interactions with schools, primary care practitioners, and the juvenile justice system.

Both scholarly and practical, Dulcan s Textbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is a core resource for child and adolescent psychiatry training and will also serve as a reference for practitioners in psychiatry, pediatrics, neurology, psychology, nursing, and social work.

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Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry, Fifth Edition

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Widely recognised as the standard text for trainee psychiatrists, the 'Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry' stands head and shoulders above the competition. Written by three of the most experienced clinicians and researchers in European psychiatry and neuroscience, the text has been honed over five editions and displays a fluency, authority and insight which is not only rarely found but makes the process of assimilating information as smooth and enjoyable as possible. The book provides an introduction to all the clinical topics required by the trainee psychiatrist, including all the sub-specialties and major psychiatric conditions. Throughout, the authors emphasize the basic clinical skills required for the full assessment and understanding of the patient. Discussion of treatment includes not only scientific evidence, but also practical problems in the management of individual patients. The text emphasizes an evidence-based approach to practice and gives full attention to ethical and legal issues. Introductory chapters focus on recognition of signs and symptoms, classification and diagnosis, psychiatric assessment, and aetiology. Further chapters cover both pharmacological and psychological treatments in detail. A key feature is the equal prominence given to ICD and DSM classification - often with direct comparisons - which gives the book a universal appeal. Revised to include the latest evidence and guidelines using a team of expert advisors, the 'Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry' is the most up-to-date secondary level textbook of psychiatry available. The fifth edition also boasts a new modern design and greater use of summary boxes, tables, and lists than ever before. The extensive bibliography has been brought right up to date and there are targeted reading lists for each chapter. The 'Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry' fulfils all the study and revision needs of psychiatric trainees, but will also prove useful to medical students, GPs, qualified psychiatrists, and those in related fields who need to keep up to date with current psychiatric practice.
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 "Anti-science bias" 2009-12-01
By Justin Reilly (Lafayette, CO)
Mayou associated with the junk scientists trying to psychopathologize ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis; aka CFIDS/CFS). He writes of ME (CFS) as neurasthenia. He characterizes it as basically a somatoform disorder with AIB around inappropriate exercise avoidance. Patently false. There have been over 4,000 articles is peer reviewed medical journals showing frank biological pathology in ME. Shameful.


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Textbook of Cultural Psychiatry

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Cultural psychiatry is concerned with understanding the impact of social and cultural differences and similarities on mental illness and its treatments. A person's cultural characteristics can often lead to misunderstandings, influenced by language, non-verbal styles, codes of etiquette and assumptions. There may also be perceived misconceptions and differences in beliefs and values. In order to provide appropriate, sensitive and acceptable services for different cultural groups, all service providers need to take these factors into account. Written by leading clinicians and academics from around the world, and integrating both practical and theoretical knowledge, the Textbook of Cultural Psychiatry provides a framework for the provision of mental healthcare in a multi-cultural/ multi-racial society and global economy. It will be essential reading for those providing mental healthcare, or who are involved in the organisation and management of services.
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Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry/VI/30th Anniversary (Vol.1)

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This edition is now DSM-IV current, with every aspect of the field revised to reflect the new terminology. It has been re-written, and includes new contributions from experts in the field.
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 "GOOD READING FOR EVEN BRITISH MEDICAL STUDENTS" 1999-07-12
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The Medical Basis of Psychiatry

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Psychiatry has emerged as a burgeoning scientific field with major advances in etiology and treatment of several disorders. Just as there was excitement in the anatomic advances that took place a hundred years ago when Emil Kraepelin and his collaborators took on the enormous task of classification of psychiatric disorders based on rational scientific thinking, new advances in genetics, biochemistry, neuroanatomy and pharmacotherapy of mental disorders have brought us even closer to a better understanding of complex disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and even autism. The major goal of the previous edition of this classic book was to update the busy clinician, psychiatric resident and medical student with the most up-to-date information on etiology, diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders. This goal remains the focus of the third edition of this book. In this updated and expanded edition, the reader is provided with the most contemporary information and literature supported by a close survey of the field. Several new chapters dealing with new concepts in biology and treatment of mental disorders have been added. This new edition of this classic title, with its focus on biologic and medical aspects of psychiatry, will continue to be of significant help to all interested in the scientific practice of psychiatry.

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