Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry
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Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry by Philip Cowen
Widely recognised as the standard text for trainee psychiatrists, the Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry stands head and shoulders above the competition. Written by three of the most experienced clinicians and researchers in European psychiatry and neuroscience, the text has been honed over five editions and displays a fluency, authority and insight which is not only rarely found but makes the process of assimilating information as smooth and enjoyable as possible. The book provides an introduction to all the clinical topics required by the trainee psychiatrist, including all the sub-specialties and major psychiatric conditions. Throughout, the authors emphasize the basic clinical skills required for the full assessment and understanding of the patient. Discussion of treatment includes not only scientific evidence, but also practical problems in the management of individual patients. The text emphasizes an evidence-based approach to practice and gives full attention to ethical and legal issues. Introductory chapters focus on recognition of signs and symptoms, classification and diagnosis, psychiatric assessment, and aetiology. Further chapters cover both pharmacological and psychological treatments in detail. The book gives equal prominence given to ICD and DSM classification - often with direct comparisons - giving the book a universal appeal.The sixth edition has been revised throughout, but in particular with respect to the fast moving fields of neuroscience and genetics. In addition, the book now includes greater coverage of the field of social psychiatry - looking at how more community based services are being developed, and the effects these are having on the field of psychiatry. The Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry remains the most up-to-date secondary level textbook of psychiatry available, with the new edition boasting a new modern design and greater use of summary boxes, tables, and lists than ever before. The extensive bibliography has been brought up-to-date and there are targeted reading lists for each chapter. The Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry fulfils all the study and revision needs of psychiatric trainees, but will also prove useful to medical students, GPs, qualified psychiatrists, and those in related fields who need to be kept informed with current psychiatric practice.
This is a valuable addition to the psychiatric literature since its main focus is to emphasize evidence-based approachesIt can be used worldwide as it includes both DSM and ICD classifications often with direct comparisons. * Doody's Notes, Feb 2013 *
Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry is a wonderful psychiatric textbook. It is well organized and covers everything from Autism to Tourette's Disorder in great detail. I give it 5 stars. * Gregg L. Friedman MD, Psychiatrist, Amazon Review *
Review from previous edition This is an essential introductory book, best suited for psychiatric trainees, especially those preparing for the examinations. This book presents core psychiatric knowledge in a format suitable for medical students and non-psychiatrist doctors as well as psychologists, social workers, nurses and even mental health managers. I would recommend the Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry, 5th edition for every trainee in psychiatry... * Psychological Medicine *
an excellent textbook for doctors in training, students and other clinicians dealing with psychiatric illness in everyday practice. It represents good value for money. I would recommend it to occupational physicians as a first class text to dip into to refresh their knowledge of a particular... * Occupational Medicine *
Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry is a wonderful psychiatric textbook. It is well organized and covers everything from Autism to Tourette's Disorder in great detail. I give it 5 stars. * Gregg L. Friedman MD, Psychiatrist, Amazon Review *
Review from previous edition This is an essential introductory book, best suited for psychiatric trainees, especially those preparing for the examinations. This book presents core psychiatric knowledge in a format suitable for medical students and non-psychiatrist doctors as well as psychologists, social workers, nurses and even mental health managers. I would recommend the Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry, 5th edition for every trainee in psychiatry... * Psychological Medicine *
an excellent textbook for doctors in training, students and other clinicians dealing with psychiatric illness in everyday practice. It represents good value for money. I would recommend it to occupational physicians as a first class text to dip into to refresh their knowledge of a particular... * Occupational Medicine *
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199605613 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199605610 |
| Title | Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry |
| Author | Philip Cowen |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2012-08-09 |
| Number of pages | 832 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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