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Handbook Of Emergency Psychiatry (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Handbook Series)
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This Handbook Is A Practical, Quickreference Guide To The Evaluation And Management Of Acute Psychiatric Symptoms Seen In Emergency Departments And Inpatient Psychiatric And Medicalsurgical Units. The Book Presents A Stepbystep Approach To Each Symptom, Beginning With A List Of Questions Necessary For Initial Assessment And Proceeding To Psychopharmacologic Interventions, Dsmivtr Criteria, Differential Diagnosis, And Disposition Guidelines. Additional Chapters Address Safety Concerns, The Mental Status Examination, Use Of Restraints And Seclusion, Child And Elder Abuse, And Special Needs Of Children, Adolescents, Geriatric Patients, Mentally Retarded Individuals, And Patients With Hiv. A Chapter On Legal And Forensic Issues Is Also Included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the Handbook of Emergency Psychiatry? A: The Handbook of Emergency Psychiatry provides a practical, quick-reference guide for evaluating and managing acute psychiatric symptoms commonly encountered in emergency departments and psychiatric units.
- Q: Who is the author of this handbook? A: The book is authored by Jorge R. Petit MD.
- Q: What type of conditions does the book cover? A: It covers a range of conditions including psychiatric symptoms, safety concerns, mental status examination, use of restraints, and special needs of various patient populations.
- Q: How many pages does the Handbook of Emergency Psychiatry have? A: The handbook contains 331 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for professionals in the mental health field? A: Yes, this handbook is designed for mental health professionals, providing essential information for acute psychiatric care.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the first edition, published on September 25, 2003.
- Q: What type of binding does the Handbook of Emergency Psychiatry have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is in good condition.
- Q: Does the handbook include information on legal issues related to psychiatric care? A: Yes, there is a chapter dedicated to legal and forensic issues in psychiatric care.
- Q: Can this handbook be useful for emergency department staff? A: Absolutely, it serves as an effective resource for emergency department staff dealing with psychiatric emergencies.