Psychiatry P.R.N: Principles, Reality, Next Steps

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Focuses on the practical aspects and clinical skills of psychiatry 'visual mnemonics' depict clinical signs, risk factors, and side effects, whilst unique illustrations depict features of psychiatric conditions Chapters open with self-assessment questions to consolidate learning New to this Edition: Updates to reflect major legal developments e.g. Mental Capacity Act Includes a new chapter on Forensic Psychiatry and How to Become a Psychiatrist Includes updates to the ICD-11 diagnostic criteria Loved and recommended by medical students, the second edition of Psychiatry PRN: Principles, Reality, Next Steps is an undergraduate textbook, a guide to working with patients and an OSCE revision tool all in one. Each psychiatric disorder is illustrated with key facts, tips, and case studies which bring diagnostic criteria and symptoms to life. Unique illustrations convey the patients lived experiences and give real insight into psychiatric conditions. With empathy, professionalism, and pragmatism, the authors guide the reader on how to approach patients, what to do, and what not to do. Each section ends with step-by-step questions to ask patients both in real life and in OSCE exams. Praised for its accessible and clear writing style, this guide covers everything you need to take comprehensive psychiatric histories from patients with a variety of psychopathologies. Supporting videos illustrate clinical skills for placements and to prepare for exams. Small enough to carry around Psychiatry PRN gives medical students everything they need for life on the wards. It is also highly useful for student nurses, social workers, and OTs. Contents......Page 14 1. Psychiatric assessment......Page 20 2. Safety......Page 36 3. Essential interview skills......Page 38 4. How to succeed in psychiatriy OSCEs......Page 43 5. Classification and diagnosis......Page 46 6. Mental health and the law......Page 48 7. A career in psychiatry......Page 50 8. Affective Disorders......Page 52 9. Self-harm and suicide......Page 80 10. Psychotic disorders......Page 96 11. Substance use disorders......Page 120 12. Organic psychiatry......Page 146 13. Old age psychiatry......Page 168 14. Anxiety disorders......Page 186 15. Medically unexplained symptoms......Page 208 16. Eating disorders......Page 218 17. Conditions related to sexual health......Page 232 18. Perinatal psychiatry......Page 242 19. Intellectual disability......Page 250 20. Child and adolescent psychiatry......Page 262 21. Personality Disorders......Page 276 22. Forensic Psychiatry......Page 288 INDEX......Page 298