Psychiatry Algorithms for Primary Care is a practical, quick
reference guide to psychiatric assessment and mental healthcare in
general practice. Providing algorithms informed by evidence-based
guidelines, this easy-to-use resource helps busy medical and
healthcare professionals quickly assess mental health problems,
make informed treatment decisions, and understand when referrals to
specialist mental health services are appropriate. Drawing from
their extensive experience in general practice and psychiatry, the
authors provide clear and authoritative guidance on a wide range of
common psychiatric disorders, complex scenarios, and special
considerations. Unique visual management algorithms define
assessment, diagnosis, investigations and management for each
condition, including Bipolar Affective Disorder, Psychosis,
Depression, Dementia, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Up-to-date information on medication choices and counselling
strategies is found throughout the text. Designed for informing
swift clinical decisions in demanding primary care settings, this
indispensable reference guide: Conforms to the diagnostic criteria
in the current edition of the World Health Organization's
International Classification of Diseases Contains algorithms
informed by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP),
Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych), and the National
Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines Explores
common complaints that can suggest psychological or psychiatric
disorders, such as insomnia and fatigue Outlines special mental
health considerations related to children, intellectual disability,
autism, the elderly, and pregnancy Includes appendices covering
commonly prescribed drugs and physical examinations for patients
with severe mental illness Features numerous self-assessment
questions and links to online reference tools for General
Practitioners Psychiatry Algorithms for Primary Care is a
much-needed resource for medical students and trainees, physicians
and healthcare professionals in general practice, nurse
practitioners, and practitioners in other fields such as urgent
care and emergency medicine.
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