“This book states it is ‘an excellent resource for medical students, early career professionals such as trainees and fellows, and related clinicians seeking additional training and recourses, including those in psychiatry, psychology, neurology, and all others.’ … Readers of all levels will find it straightforward and complete. I highly recommend it to all who encounter patients with psychosis.” (Aaron Plattner, Doody’s Book Reviews, March 20, 2020)
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Preface
Acknowledgements
Section I: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOSIS
1. Psychotic signs and symptoms
2. Psychosis interview
Section II: DIAGNOSIS AND DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF PSYCHOSIS
3. Delirium
4. Drug-induced psychosis
5. Secondary schizophrenia
6. Psychiatric differential diagnosis of psychosis
7. Schizophrenia-spectrum disorders
8. Diagnosing schizophrenia – clinical approach
Section III: TREATMENT OF PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS
9. Emergency management of acute psychosis
10. Phase-specific treatment of schizophrenia
11. Antipsychotics – overview
12. Antipsychotics – motor side effects
13. Antipsychotics – non-motor side effects
14. Antipsychotics – clinical effectiveness
15. Ancillary medications
16. Drug interactions
17. Polypharmacy
18. Psychological treatments – the patient
19. Psychological treatments – the family
20. Psychiatric rehabilitation
Section IV: PROGNOSTIC CONSIDERATIONS FOR PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS
21. Medical morbidity and mortality
22. HIV/AIDS and serious mental illness
23. Dual diagnosis
24. Nicotine dependence
25. Refractory psychosis and clozapine
26. Negative symptoms
27. Cognition in schizophrenia
28. Depression and suicide
29. Illness insight and medication adherence
30. Forensic aspects of schizophrenia care
31. Social aspects of schizophrenia care
APPENDICES
A. Emergency Cards
B. Assessment Cards
C. Wellness Cards
Suggested readings and citations
Index
Oliver Freudenreich, MD, FACLP Associate Professor of Psychiatry Harvard Medical School Co-Director, Massachusetts General Hospital Schizophrenia Clinical and Research Program Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, Massachusetts
This book provides clear and concise guidance for clinicians when they encounter a patient with psychosis, starting with the medical work-up to arrive at a diagnosis and ending with the comprehensive care for patients with established schizophrenia. It covers the optimal use of medications (emphasizing safe use) but also addresses other treatment approaches (psychological treatments, rehabilitation) and the larger societal context of care, including how to work effectively in complex systems. It uniquely condenses the literature into teaching points without simplifying too much, effectively serving as a learning tool for trainees and professionals. For this second edition, the book was extensively updated and its content expanded, with new figures as well. Each chapter begins with an initial summary and includes Tips and Key Points in text boxes. Each chapter also includes links to external websites and additional readings. The book contains clinical and practical wisdom for clinicians who are treating real patients at the front lines, setting it apart from all other texts.
Psychotic Disorders is an excellent resource for medical students, early career professionals such as trainees and fellows, and related clinicians seeking additional training and resources, including those in psychiatry, psychology, neurology, and all others.