Psychotic Disorders
A Practical Guide
Published on 20. September 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-7817-8543-3 (ISBN)
Description
This new addition to the Practical Guides in Psychiatry series is a clinically oriented pocket guide to diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia and other psychoses. Using the conversational style and case vignettes found in all Practical Guides in Psychiatry titles, Dr. Freudenreich shows how to recognize psychotic signs and symptoms, arrive at a clinical diagnosis that explains the psychosis, and treat the disorder. Close attention is given to management of medical comorbidity, antipsychotic-induced side effects, and drug interactions. Coverage also includes prognostic considerations and forensic and social aspects of schizophrenia. Appendices contain pocket cards covering emergencies, rating scales, and wellness.
The Practical Guides in Psychiatry series provides quick, concise information for professionals on the front lines of mental health care. Written in an easy-to-read, conversational style, these invaluable resources take you through each step of the psychiatric care process, delivering fast facts and helpful strategies that help you provide effective and compassionate care to your patients.
The Practical Guides in Psychiatry series provides quick, concise information for professionals on the front lines of mental health care. Written in an easy-to-read, conversational style, these invaluable resources take you through each step of the psychiatric care process, delivering fast facts and helpful strategies that help you provide effective and compassionate care to your patients.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 191 mm
Width: 114 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
3992 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7817-8543-3 (9780781785433)
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Content
SECTION I:INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOSIS
Psychotic Signs and Symptoms
Psychosis Interview
SECTION II:DIAGNOSIS AND DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF PSYCHOSIS
Delirium
Drug-Induced Psychosis
Secondary Schizophrenia
Psychiatric Differential Diagnosis
Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorders
Diagnosing Schizophrenia: Clinical Approach
SECTION III:TREATMENT OF PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS
Emergency Management of Acute Psychosis
Phase-specific Treatment of Schizophrenia
Antipsychotics: Overview
Antipsychotics: Motor Side Effects
Antipsychotics: Non-Motor Side Effects
Antipsychotics: Clinical Approach
Ancillary Medications
Drug Interactions
Polypharmacy
Psychological Treatments: The Patient
Psychological Treatments: The Family
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
SECTION IV:PROGNOSTIC CONSIDERATIONS FOR PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS
Morbidity and Mortality
HIV-AIDS and Serious Mental Illness
Dual Diagnosis
Nicotine Dependence
Refractory Psychosis and Clozapine
Negative Symptoms
Cognition in Schizophrenia
Depression and Suicide
Illness Insight and Medication Adherence
Forensic Aspects of Schizophrenia Care
Social Aspects of Schizophrenia Care
APPENDICES
Emergency Cards
Assessment Scale Cards
Wellness Cards
Suggested Readings & Citations
Index
Psychotic Signs and Symptoms
Psychosis Interview
SECTION II:DIAGNOSIS AND DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF PSYCHOSIS
Delirium
Drug-Induced Psychosis
Secondary Schizophrenia
Psychiatric Differential Diagnosis
Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorders
Diagnosing Schizophrenia: Clinical Approach
SECTION III:TREATMENT OF PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS
Emergency Management of Acute Psychosis
Phase-specific Treatment of Schizophrenia
Antipsychotics: Overview
Antipsychotics: Motor Side Effects
Antipsychotics: Non-Motor Side Effects
Antipsychotics: Clinical Approach
Ancillary Medications
Drug Interactions
Polypharmacy
Psychological Treatments: The Patient
Psychological Treatments: The Family
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
SECTION IV:PROGNOSTIC CONSIDERATIONS FOR PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS
Morbidity and Mortality
HIV-AIDS and Serious Mental Illness
Dual Diagnosis
Nicotine Dependence
Refractory Psychosis and Clozapine
Negative Symptoms
Cognition in Schizophrenia
Depression and Suicide
Illness Insight and Medication Adherence
Forensic Aspects of Schizophrenia Care
Social Aspects of Schizophrenia Care
APPENDICES
Emergency Cards
Assessment Scale Cards
Wellness Cards
Suggested Readings & Citations
Index