The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatry - Softcover

Taylor, David M.; Paton, Carol; Kapur, Shitij

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118754603 ISBN 13: 9781118754603

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 2015

Synopsis

The fully updated 12th edition of an essential reference for anyone responsible for prescribing drugs for patients with mental health disorders. A well-respected and widely-used source of information on which drugs to prescribe, which side effects to look out for, how best to augment or switch drugs, and more Provides concise reviews of psychiatric disorders and relevant psychopharmacology, along with general guidance based on the data reviewed and current clinical practice Includes specific guidance for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and special populations such as children, the elderly and pregnant women Each section features a full reference list so the evidence base can be checked quickly and easily This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from iTunes, Google Play or the MedHand Store.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The essential reference for anyone responsible for prescribing drugs for patients with mental health disorders.

Widely and regularly used, it is the place to check for all relevant information on which drugs to prescribe, which side effects to look out for and how best to augment or switch drugs, such as antipsychotics, antidepressants and anxiolytics.

This 12th Edition provides brief but detailed reviews of psychiatric disorders and relevant psychopharmacology, with general guidance based on the data reviewed and current clinical practice. Sections cover plasma monitoring, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, children and adolescents, substance abuse and special patient groups. Each section has a full reference list so that the evidence base can be checked quickly, if required. It also covers prescribing drugs outside their licensed indications and their interaction with substances such as alcohol, nicotine and caffeine.

Trainees will gain important information regarding the rational, safe and effective use of medications for patients with mental illness. Experienced clinicians will find excellent guidance regarding more complex issues that they may not encounter regularly.

Praise for previous editions:

'An excellent book and a "must" for practising psychiatrists... not only will the rational prescribing of psychotropic drugs drastically improve, but, more importantly, the patient will certainly benefit.'

Human Psychopharmacology

'I would regard this book as mandatory for any pharmacist directly involved in the care of patients with a psychiatric diagnosis, be they primary or secondary care-based.'

The Pharmaceutical Journal

'This comprehensive guide... will help nurses to be confident, sensitive and informed when discussing medication with patients and relatives, exploring treatment options within their professional teams and liaising with allied health professionals.'

Nursing Standard

About the Author:

David Taylor is Chief Pharmacist at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Professor of Psychopharmacology at King s College London, and Pharmacy Lead for the UK Mental Health Research Network. The lead author of all editions of The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines, Professor Taylor is the author of several other texts and editor of Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology. Carol Paton is Chief Pharmacist at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, London: she is also joint Head of the Prescribing Observatory for Mental Health and an Honorary Research Fellow at Imperial College London. Shitij Kapur is Professor of Schizophrenia, Imaging and Therapeutics and the Dean and Head of School at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1118754603
• ISBN 13: 9781118754603
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 760