Sims' Symptoms in the Mind: Textbook of Descriptive Psychopathology: With Expert Consult access - Softcover

Oyebode MBBS MD PhD FRCPsych Professor, Femi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0702055565 ISBN 13: 9780702055560

Publisher: W B Saunders Co Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

SIMS' SYMPTOMS IN THE MIND has, since its first publication in 1988, become established as the leading introductory textbook on clinical psychopathology, defining, clarifying and describing the main symptoms and syndromes of mental illness seen in clinical practice. Now fully revised and updated, it offers essential reading for psychiatric trainees and an invaluable reference for psychiatrists of all grades. It has also come to be widely appreciated by clinical psychologists, allied mental health professionals and researchers in this field. Comprehensive and accessible overview of clinical psychopathology not found anywhere else Illustrates key principles of psychopathology with examples drawn from a wide source, including fiction, autobiography and clinical textbooks Fully updated throughout, taking account of advances in the understanding of cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology, revised legislation, changing classificatory concepts and evolving cultural aspects of psychiatry Improved presentation, including new chapter and key point summaries, will help those searching for quick information without losing the rich writing style for which the book is so well known and appreciated Now comes with complementary access to the complete, downloadable eBook version, providing an enhanced learning experience and increased utility in practice. Additional, fully integrated electronic resources include: Patient interview scenarios exploring key themes (videos with transcripts) Author podcasts (audio) to expand and clarify core topics Interactive question and answer sections for each chapter, to test your understanding and aid revision of essential areas

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Review

'This outstanding introductory book on descriptive psychopathology is thoroughly updated with recent neuroscientific research. No one should call themselves a psychiatrist without knowing the information in this superb book."-Doody's Book Review Service

"It is an essential tool for trainees and indeed everyone interested in understanding symptoms which we meet in others..this book has attained iconic status..." -British Journal of Psychiatry

"This book is intended to introduce trainees to the fundamental skill of recognizing signs and symptoms in psychiatry and in describing psychopathology as well as developing an empathic understanding of the patients' experience. This superb fifth edition remains an outstanding introductory book on descriptive psychopathology that is essential reading for trainees in psychiatry residency training programs." - Michael Joel Schrift, DO, MA (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)

Edition details

• Publisher: W B Saunders Co Ltd
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0702055565
• ISBN 13: 9780702055560
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 400