Handbook of Emergency Psychiatry (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780323040884)

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.

Author: Hani R. Khouzam,Doris Tiu Tan,Tirath S. Gill
ISBN-10: 0323040888
ISBN-13: 9780323040884
Publisher: Mosby
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 688
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 7.50h x 4.50w x 0.85d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 06/01/2007 pg. 77