Child Psychiatry: Key Facts and Concepts Explained

by RobertGoodman (Author), StephenScott (Author)

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  Paperback
  1997

  $10.17

  This book provides the essential facts and concepts for those involved in child psychiatry. It offers concise and up-to-date briefings on disorders and risk factors along with assessment, classification and epidemiology of each specific disorder followed by the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. It includes the latest versions of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) of the World Health Organisation and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) of the American Psychiatric Association. Clearly presented multiple choice questions and answers are also given in the Appendix, arranged by topic for easy self-testing and cross-reference to specific topics. This text is an invaluable tool for trainees approaching professional examinations including MRCPsych, as well as established professionals working in child and adolescent psychiatry.