Biological Treatments in Psychiatry

ISBN-13: 9780192626523 / Angielski / Twarda / 1996 / 464 str.

Herrington Lader; Malcolm H. Lader; Reginald Herrington

Opis

This clear and authoritative textbook describes biological and physica l therapies in psychiatry, relating them closely to patient management . A critical evaluation of the literature is provided and the authors' considerable experience in clinical practice and research will give t he reader a unique insight. All the major biological and pharmacologic al treatments are covered, including antidepressants and antipsychotic s. Both neuropharmacology and problems of diagnosis and response to tr eatment are fully discussed.

Recenzje

clear and authoritative textbook ... A critical evaluation of the literature is provided and the authors' considerable experience in clinical practice and research will give the reader a unique insight. This will be invaluable to psychiatrists in training and its practical approach will be of use to clinicians, consultant psychiatrists who want to ensure that they are aware of recent developments and treatment practices, and clinical psychiatrists.