Clinical Study Guide for the Oral Boards in Psychiatry

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Cover; Contents; Preface to the Fourth Edition; Preface; 1 Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders; Schizophrenia; DSM-IV-TR Diagnostic Criteria; Clinical and Diagnostic Issues; Symptom Domains in Schizophrenia-The Seven ""Pillars""; Schizophrenia Subtypes; Phases of Schizophrenia; Characteristic Findings in Schizophrenia; Historical Evolution of the Diagnosis; Prognosis; Epidemiology; Etiological Formulations; Considerations in Differential Diagnosis; Psychological Screening Tools; Overview of Somatic Treatments for Schizophrenia; Side-Effect Profiles of Antipsychotic Medications.;The Clinical Study Guide for the Oral Boards in Psychiatry removes the burden of reviewing multiple texts and journals by compiling all the pertinent clinical information candidates must know to prepare for the exam into one concise, yet comprehensive guide. Everything that may be asked by the examiners is contained in this volume.