Essential Psychiatry

This is a major international textbook for psychiatrists and other professionals working in the field of mental healthcare. With contributions from opinion-leaders from around the globe, this book will appeal to those in training as well as experiences professionals seeking a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of effective clinical practice backed by research evidence.
The book is divided into cohesive sections moving from coverage of the tools and skills of the trade, through descriptions of the major psychiatric disorders and on to consider special topics and issues surrounding service organization. The final important section provides a comprehensive review of treatments covering all of the major modalities. This new and completely revised edition is the only book to provide this depth and breadth of coverage in an accessible, yet authoritative manner.

Author: Robin M. Murray
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 09/18/2008
Pages: 752
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 3.45lbs
Size: 9.60h x 7.40w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9780521604086

About the Author
Kendler, Kenneth S.: - Kenneth S. Kendler is the Director of the Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth School of Medicine, Virginia, USA.Murray, Robin M.: - Robin M. Murray is Professor of Psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, UK.McGuffin, Peter: - Peter McGuffin is Professor of Psychiatric Genetics and Dean and Head of School at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, UK.
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