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Pediatric and Adolescent Psychopharmacology: A Practical Manual for Pediatricians

By Jr , Donald E. Greydanus , Joseph L. Calles , Dilip R. Patel

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2008
ISBN
0521705673, 9780521705677, 9780511424021
LCC
RJ504.7 .P395 2008
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3466624 bytes)
Series
Cambridge Clinical Guides
Edition
1
Pages
320\321
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Current research indicates that up to ten percent of children suffer from mental health problems at some point before reaching adulthood. Complex diagnostic criteria and medication regimes can make these patients a challenge to manage. The chronic shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists has led to more and more cases being cared for by pediatricians and primary care practitioners. Patients may be on multiple medications of long duration, and reaching a decision to modify or cease treatment is often complicated. Pediatric and Adolescent Psychopharmacology: A Practical Manual for Pediatricians is written for all non-psychiatrists who find themselves caring for children and teenagers with mental health disorders. It gives clear, expert guidance on the complexities of diagnosis of mental health disorders and provides practical, accessible advice on the complex treatment options available for many disorders. This text will be an invaluable resource for all clinicians who encounter these vulnerable patients.

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