Handbook of Emergency Psychiatry: 1ed
This user-friendly resource presents a patient-centered approach to managing the growing incidence of major psychiatric emergencies in the outpatient setting. Abundant illustrations, tables, and algorithms guide you through the wide range of disorders discussed, and a color-coded outline format facilitates rapid access to essential information necessary for making a proper diagnosis for optimal management outcomes.
- Organizes information by patient presentation to help you distinguish among conditions that present with similar symptoms.
- Discusses medical conditions presenting with psychiatric symptoms, where appropriate.
- Highlights critical information in "Hazard Signs" boxes for quick, at-a-glance review.
- Uses acronyms and memory aids to enhance recall of information in moments of crisis.
- Features a chapter discussing the psychiatric effects of bioterrorism.
- Offers an Improved Suicide Risk Scale with criteria on impulsivity, plan, and lethal level of attempt.
- Provides valuable tips on interviewing and interacting with patients in various situations, as techniques will vary from depressed suicidal patients to manic and potentially assaultive individuals.
- Includes appendixes that discuss common psychiatric medications used and important lab values in the ER.
| Book | |
|---|---|
| Author | Khouzam, Hani |
| Pages | 688 |
| Year | 3/1/2007 |
| ISBN | 9780323040884 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Language | English |
| Uncategorized | |
| Edition | 1/e |
| Weight | 0.45 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Imprint | Mosby |