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Handbook of Liaison Psychiatry

By Geoffrey Lloyd , Elspeth Guthrie

Book information

Year
2007
ISBN
9780521826372, 0521826373
Open Library ID
OL7765300M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5473082 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
944\945
Topic
Psychology
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Liaison psychiatry, the recognition and management of psychiatric problems in the general medical setting, is an essential component of many doctors' work. Depression, anxiety and somatization disorders occur in about 50% of cases presenting to primary care physicians. The Handbook of Liaison Psychiatry was first published in 2007 and is a comprehensive reference book for this fast-growing subspecialty. A team of experts in the field cover the full range of issues, from establishing a service and outlining the commonest problems encountered in general hospitals and primary care, to assessment and treatment guidelines, working with specific units within the hospital setting, disaster planning and legal-ethical considerations. It will be essential reading for doctors and other professionals concerned with the psychological health of patients in acute general hospitals and in primary care.

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