Kaplan and sadock's synopsis of psychiatry behavioral sciences/clinical psychiatry 11th edition pdf
Loading... The Best-Selling Resource in Psychiatry Noe Updated with DSM-5The New and thoroughly updated 11th edition of Kaplan and Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry: Behavioral Sciences/Clinical Psychiatry is a complete overview of the entire field of psychiatry for clinicians, residents, students, and all others who provide mental health care.In
this best-selling textbook in psychiatry for over 40 years, the reader will find a thorough discussion of both the behavioral sciences and clinical psychiatry. The 11th edition integrates all the DSM-5 criteria and provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of treatment methods for every known mental disorder.The 11th edition is set apart from any
other reference you have and includes:DSM-5 diagnostic tables on every major psychiatric disorder.A psychopharmacology section organized according to mechanisms of action and updated to include all of the New drugs including those in preparation.Extensive use of case studies and illustrations to enhance the learning experience.The most
current treatment methods including a description of all Newly introduced psychotherapeutic techniques.A completely revised section on neurocognitive disorders organized along the DSM-5 model.An updated and expanded section on child psychiatry; now includes a guide to diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder and other disorders
of childhood.A fully searchable eBook, bundled with the print.This publication is included on the ANCC: American Nurses Credentialing Center’s reference list.The Synopsis of Psychiatry has been the leading clinical psychiatric resource for psychiatrists both in the US and around the world. It has the reputation of being an independent, accurate,
reliable and objective compendium of New events in the field of psychiatry. Now in its 11th edition, the tradition continues, both in print and digital formats—from the authorities you can trust.Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to:Complete content with enhanced
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for future use. Synopsis of Psychiatry: Behavorial Sciences/Clinical Psychiatry, 11th Edition is the only authoritative textbook for clinicians, residents, and students covering all psychiatric conditions. It is a complete, concise overview of the entire field of psychiatry, for psychiatrists in training and practice and all others who study and provide mental
health care.
Its multidisciplinary approach encompasses the biological, psychological and sociological factors at work in health and disease. The latest information about specific diseases, psychopharmacotherapeutic and behavioral treatments and scientific research is incorporated into this revision. ICD (International Classification of Disease, World Health
Organization) diagnostic criteria and numerical codes, used for reimbursement purposes, are included. Case studies throughout reinforce the clinical relevance of specific topics. The 11th edition is set apart from any other reference you have:• Contains DSM5 tables on every major psychiatric disorder• Use it to supplement the DSM5, offering
current diagnostic and treatment protocols• Over 50 years of compounded knowledge in psychiatric medicine, offered by world-renowned experts Blurry images and table images with illegible text in this book annoy the readers. The current edition of “Synopsis of Psychiatry” is the third in this series (the eighth edition being the first) to adorn my
bookshelf, and like the previous ones, does adequate justice to the expectations of the mental health fraternity. The purpose of this series is clearly spelt out: To provide a condensed and a more “manageable” version of the much more voluminous “Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry” by the same editors.
This purpose has been undoubtedly accomplished. The width of coverage has not been compromised for the sake of brevity.The opening chapter deals effectively with the most important aspect of psychiatry: The patient-doctor relationship. Subsequent sections deal with basic neurosciences and psychosocial sciences. The newly added chapter on
neurogenetics is lucidly written and useful.The chapters on various psychiatric disorders follow the pattern of previous editions: Evolution of the concept, epidemiology, etiology, diagnostic and clinical features, differential diagnosis and management. Well-chosen case vignettes add to the understanding of various disorders. The ICD-10 diagnostic
criteria (which are used more commonly in our country) deserved a more prominent place (vis a vis the DSM-IV-TR criteria) rather than a passing mention at the tail-end of each chapter.Throughout the text, Tables, Figures and photos have been freely used to enhance understanding as well as interest of the readers. However, some of the color plates
are out of place.
For example, the plate depicting brain regions involved in mood disorders is placed in the chapter on schizophrenia.A new chapter on “Psychiatric emergencies in children” has been added in the section of psychiatric emergencies. Well in keeping with the recent advances, the chapters on genetic counseling and dialectical behavior therapy have been
welcome additions to the psychotherapy section. Interpersonal therapy, which formed a part of the chapter on brief psychotherapy in the previous edition, has been dealt with separately, laying special emphasis on delivering the therapy in a group format.The section on psychopharmacology incorporates all new molecules that have been approved for
treatment of various psychiatric conditions-newer anticonvulsants, phosphodiasterase-5 inhibitors, memantine and so on. A chapter on “other methods of brain stimulation” has been added. In this chapter, only the section on deep brain stimulation is new whereas several other therapeutic modalities of historical interest like insulin coma therapy have
been deleted. Arrangement of drugs based on their mechanisms of action rather than their indications is one of the best features of this book, because, with the advent of latest research, newer indications of older molecules keep emerging.One of the major additions in the child psychiatry section is the chapter on “childhood anxiety disorders” and
impact of terrorism on children. Both are lucid, well-written and up to date. Another important addition in the chapter of end of life care includes a section on physician-assisted suicide. However, this section does not provide much additional information in comparison with the previous edition.In the chapters dealing with major psychiatric disorders,
treatment algorithms (as per available guidelines) could have been included. In this era of evidence-based medicine, a chapter on evidence-based psychiatry is conspicuous by its absence. In an effort to keep up with massive advances in the field of biological psychiatry without increasing the volume of the text, several areas related to conceptual
evolution of psychiatric disorders (especially, psychosocial perspectives) have taken a back seat. This is unfortunate, not only because it narrows the perspective of the psychiatry residents but also may pose difficulty in exams as questions from these areas are frequently asked.Overall, this book is worth the money and a must in the bookshelves of all
mental health trainees and professionals.
Undergraduate medical students may, however, find the book a little difficult to comprehend.