Approach to the Psychiatric Patient

A fascinating text that addresses the clinical and
educational challenges of treating psychiatric patients from a truly
multidisciplinary perspective using a case-based format, Approach to the
Psychiatric Patient: Case-Based Essays is the only book of its kind
and an indispensable addition to the mental health practitioner's library.
The new edition builds upon the strengths that distinguished the first, with
composite cases that are carefully constructed to capture real-world
problems, followed by essays that provide clear and cogent perspectives on
the case. These essays cover a wide range, from the more conventional (such
as differential diagnosis of anxiety or the clinical characteristics of
delirium) to the unusual and intriguing (such as creativity and mental
illness or an analysis of the case in relation to the classic, Strange
Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde). Every chapter has been revised,
and the book boasts many new co-contributors, as well as the addition of
completely new essays. For example, in the chapter on geriatric depression,
several new essays have been added on the topics of collaborative care and
the embedded psychiatrist, depression and medical illness, and biomarkers to
identify depression subtypes, while the chapter on terminal illness features
new essays on spirituality and meaning-centered therapy. In addition, there
are new essays on co-occurring anxiety and alcohol use disorders, medication
assisted treatment for stimulant use, treatment of body dysmorphic disorder,
and more.
The text possesses many useful attributes for the reader:


* The more than 100 essays were written by a broad range of
specialists, each with particular expertise in their aspect of the case, and
the resulting commentary is focused and concise.
* In addition to the
case and discussions, each chapter offers an overview and summary points
designed to facilitate further consideration of the patient and clinical
situation and to focus on the key points.
* The book's unique structure
enhances its flexibility, allowing the reader to read a case and
accompanying essays straight through, or to pick and choose as the need or
whim arises.
* The cases' clinical settings are diverse, ranging from
inpatient hospitalizations and emergency room evaluations to outpatient
assessments and long-term psychotherapies, maximizing relevance and
resonance.
* Each essay has its own bibliography, which provides both
rigorous documentation and additional sources for more exploration of the
topic.

Approach to the Psychiatric Patient: Case-Based Essays
distinguishes itself from prior texts in both the richness of its cases and
the ingenuity of its format, and its multidisciplinary wisdom and insight
will be appreciated by a wide range of readers.