Psychiatric Disorders Late in Life

Written by experts in geriatric psychiatry

Ideal review book to study for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology initial and re-certification examinations

The only text on the market to include a comprehensive, current review of the topic

Ideal review book to study for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology initial and re-certification examinations Serves as a useful resource for professionals, students, residents, those seeking re-certification, and non-geriatric psychiatry professionals working with an older patient Written by experts in geriatric psychiatry

Autorentext
Rajesh R. Tampi, MD, MS, DFAPA, Vice Chairman for Education, Residency Program Director and Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry, MetroHealth, Cleveland, Ohio

Deena J Tampi, MSN, MBA-HCA, RN, Executive Director, Behavioral Health Services, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford, Connecticut
Lisa L. Boyle MD, MPH, Program Director, Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship and Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin

Klappentext
This book provides a comprehensive yet concise review of the latest information available in geriatric psychiatry. The text covers topics that include the social aspect of aging, treatment and diagnosis options unique to the elderly in need of psychiatric care, policy and ethics, and particular geriatric health concerns that may influence psychiatric considerations. This book also provides the up-to-date information from the field of geriatric psychiatry which will assist clinicians who are studying for either the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology subspecialty examination or other professional examinations in geriatric psychiatry.

Psychiatric Disorders Late in Life is the ultimate resource for practicing psychiatrists, physicians, geriatricians, and medical students concerned with the mental healthcare of the elderly.

Zusammenfassung

Written by experts in geriatric psychiatry

Ideal review book to study for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology initial and re-certification examinations

The only text on the market to include a comprehensive, current review of the topic

Inhalt
Life CourseDevelopmental and Transitional Events.- Demography and Epidemiology.- Culture and Gender.- Family and Community.- Economics and Health Policy.- Neuroanatomy and neuropathology. Biochemistry and neuropharmacology.- Anatomy and physiology. Interviewing and history taking.- Mental status examination.- Functional assessment.- Psychological and neuropsychological testing.- Neurologic Examination.- Clinical Laboratory Testing.- Structural and Functional Imaging.- Neurocognitive Disorders.- Depressive Disorders and Bipolar and Related Disorders.- Sleep Disorders.- Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders.- Substance use disorders (DSM-IV)/Substance-related and addictive disorders (DSM-5).- Anxiety Disorders.- Sexual Dysfunctions, Gender Dysphoria and Paraphilic Disorders.- Intellectual Disability in the Elderly.- Personality Disorders.- Pharmacology and Psychopharmacology.- Electroconvulsive Therapy.- Psychotherapy.- Multidisciplinary Approaches.- Setting-Specific Treatment Issues.- Special Management Problems.- Policy, Ethical and Legal Issues.- Care of patients with neurologic disease.- Psychiatric disorders due to a general medical condition and psychiatric complications of medical treatment.-Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions.<p