Seminars in Old Age Psychiatry (College Seminars Series)

Part of the College Seminars Series.This book offers a concise and up-to-date text on the mental health of older people. A step-by-step approach to assessment is followed by chapters covering the important psychological conditions of older age.There are practical guidelines on clinical management, and sections covering topics such as law and research. The book ends with a collection of vignettes which allow the reader to test their knowledge.With the growing importance of old age psychiatry, this book will be invaluable to trainee and qualified psychiatrists, as well as other doctors, medical students and health care professionals who work with older people.

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Family Work for Schizophrenia, 2nd Edition: A Practical Guide - ISBN 1901242773
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