Principles and Practice of Geriatric Psychiatry: Evaluation and Management - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0781748100 ISBN 13: 9780781748100

Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2005

Synopsis

Written by noted authorities in geriatric psychiatry, this volume is a clinically oriented guide to the diagnostic workup and treatment of psychiatric and neuropsychiatric disorders in elderly patients. The book describes in detail the neurologic and neuropsychiatric patient assessment and the use of all treatment modalities, both psychotherapeutic and pharmacologic, in elderly patients. Chapters discuss the treatment of disorders in all clinical settings--inpatient, outpatient, emergency, primary care, assisted living, and long-term care. Algorithms for workup and treatment are included, as well as case studies and personal accounts by patients and care providers. Appendices provide drug information and additional resources.

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Review

New England Journal of Medicine, Volume 12, Issue 356 -- "An outstanding book on the topic for all clinicians involved in geriatrics. It serves two important purposes by providing both a thorough introduction to the specialty of geriatric psychiatry and an approachable, clinically focused treatise on the psychiatry of geriatrics. This book steadfastly maintains its clinical focus and relevance, melding basic science, clinical research, and clinical experience. These themes are tied to vignettes of clinical cases that make it all work. The extensive range of subjects reflects the remarkable breadth of knowledge and experience of the editors and contributors. Several often-neglected issues are addressed, including developmental stages of life, the importance of the caregiver, cultural influences, and forensics. The introductory sections by themselves make the book well worth having. This text is a wonderful exposition of the general issues associated with aging and the management of psychiatric disorders in geriatrics." Psychiatric Times, 28-SEP-06 -- "This is the latest clinical textbook in the field of geriatric psychiatry. There are 102 contributing authors, many of whom are experts in their field, who join the esteemed lead authors, Marc E. Agronin and Gabe J. Maletta. Chapter 8, provides an excellent, well-referenced review of neuroimaging findings in mild cognitive impairment, mood disorders, psychosis, and in the various dementias. Len Sperry's chapter on spirituality and its role in geriatric psychiatry is an outstanding addition, highlighting an often under-addressed facet of clinical care. Chapter 18, "Ethical Issues in Geriatric Psychiatry," provides a thorough overview of capacity, informed consent, and advance directives that the practicing psychiatrist will find extremely useful. Section IV, on psychiatric disorders, is the largest part of this book and perhaps the most important for the clinician. This book's strength lies in its logical organization. Chapters are concise and easy to read. This book ably achieves its goal and is a wonderful contribution to the literature."

Edition details

• Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0781748100
• ISBN 13: 9780781748100
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 800
• Editor: Agronin Marc E., Maletta Gabe J.