Hani R. Khouzam, Doris Tiu Tan, Tirath S. Gill, "Handbook of Emergency Psychiatry, 1e"
English | 2007 | ISBN: 0323040888 | 688 pages | PDF | 4.9 MB
This user-friendly resource presents a patient-centered approach to managing the growing incidence of major psychiatric emergencies in the outpatient setting. Abundant illustrations, tables, and algorithms guide you through the wide range of disorders discussed, and a color-coded outline format facilitates rapid access to essential information necessary for making a proper diagnosis for optimal management outcomes.
* Organizes information by patient presentation to help you distinguish among conditions that present with similar symptoms.
* Discusses medical conditions presenting with psychiatric symptoms, where appropriate.
* Highlights critical information in "Hazard Signs" boxes for quick, at-a-glance review.
* Uses acronyms and memory aids to enhance recall of information in moments of crisis.
* Features a chapter discussing the psychiatric effects of bioterrorism.
* Offers an Improved Suicide Risk Scale with criteria on impulsivity, plan, and lethal level of attempt.
* Provides valuable tips on interviewing and interacting with patients in various situations, as techniques will vary from depressed suicidal patients to manic and potentially assaultive individuals.
* Includes appendixes that discuss common psychiatric medications used and important lab values in the ER.
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