Child Psychiatry

by RobertGoodman (Author), StephenScott (Author)

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  2005

  $5.45

  There is nothing quite like this gem of a book, which provides much the best introduction to child psychiatry that has been written. Professor Sir Michael Rutter The first edition of this book was published to wide acclaim in 1997. Each chapter has been designed to present the key facts, concepts and emerging facets of the area, drawing on clinical experience as well as the latest research findings. These guiding principles are followed in the second edition, which has been updated to reflect the varied advances in research and clinical practice which inform the subject. Child Psychiatry is structured into four main parts: first, an introductory section on assessment, classification and epidemiology; second, a section covering each of the main specific disorders and presentations; third, a section on the major risk factors predisposing to child psychiatric disorders; fourth, a section on the main methods of treatment. This fourth section has been substantially expanded in this second edition to provide coverage on prevention, service organisation and fostering and adoption. aeo Includes many practical tips on successful assessment and treatment techniques aeo Contains over 200 multiple choice questions and answers to assist those preparing for examinations, including MRCPsych aeo Written by international experts in child psychiatry Written in an accessible style, the book will be of benefit to those at different stages of their career: as an invaluable resource for trainee psychiatrists, paediatricians and general practitioners; a textbook for undergraduate students in medicine, nursing and related fields; and as a refresher for active clinicians.

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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.