Since the APA's last report on tardive dyskinesia in 1979, considerable research has been conducted on the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors associated with the development of late-occurring neuroleptic side effects. This book summarizes the progress made over the last decade in understanding the differential diagnosis and epidemiology of tardive dyskinesia, as well as risk factors, course, and treatment. The reader will benefit from the book's coverage of- indications for neuroleptic use- alternative maintenance strategies- factors to consider in making a differential diagnosis-...
Since the APA's last report on tardive dyskinesia in 1979, considerable research has been conducted on the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors ...
This handbook provides clinicians with timely and useful information that will help psychiatrists obtain optimal coverage of services for patients. Among the issues addressed are frequently encountered problems, confidentiality, contracting, and the process of utilization management.
This handbook provides clinicians with timely and useful information that will help psychiatrists obtain optimal coverage of services for patients....
A study on recent addiction treatments and recommendations for improving services in the future. This text reflects on historical data to demonstrate how American psychiatrists' interest in addiction developed. Psychiatric hospitals and private practices are two of the settings discussed.
A study on recent addiction treatments and recommendations for improving services in the future. This text reflects on historical data to demonstrate ...
Topics in this volume on sexually dangerous offenders include: epidemiology of sex offenders; sexual predator commitment laws; juvenile sex offenders; and pharmacological treatment of sexual offenders.
Topics in this volume on sexually dangerous offenders include: epidemiology of sex offenders; sexual predator commitment laws; juvenile sex offenders;...
The shifting demographic toward a "graying" population -- coupled with today's reality of managed care -- makes the need for high-quality, cost-effective psychiatric services within the nursing care setting more urgent than ever. As we increase the number of our years, it is also imperative that we enhance the quality of those years.
The product of the American Psychiatric Association's (APA's) Council on Aging and its Committee on Long-Term Care and of the Elderly, the Manual of Nursing Home Practice for Psychiatrists stands out because it focuses on the "how" -- not the "why" -- of...
The shifting demographic toward a "graying" population -- coupled with today's reality of managed care -- makes the need for high-quality, cost-eff...
This patient and family guide to major depressive disorder covers topics such as: what is depression?; what are the signs and symptoms of depression?; who gets depression?; what causes depression?; and how is depression treated?
This patient and family guide to major depressive disorder covers topics such as: what is depression?; what are the signs and symptoms of depression?;...
In questions of psychiatric ethics, simple "yes" or "no" answers are rare, yet questions arise frequently in the clinical setting. "Should I accept a patient's invitation to a party?" "Is it OK to tell a patient that I, too, have had a depression?" "Can I release sensitive information about my patient without the patient's consent?" "Can I give a psychiatric opinion about someone I've never examined?"
A shortage of ethics instruction from medical school through residency has left many psychiatrists facing the increasingly complex field of ethics without a clear guide to ethical...
In questions of psychiatric ethics, simple "yes" or "no" answers are rare, yet questions arise frequently in the clinical setting. "Should I accept...
This practice guideline seeks to summarize data and specific forms of treatment regarding the care of patients with HIV/AIDS. The purpose of this guideline is to assist the psychiatrist in caring for a patient with HIV/AIDS by reviewing the treatments that patients with HIV/AIDS may need.
This practice guideline seeks to summarize data and specific forms of treatment regarding the care of patients with HIV/AIDS. The purpose of this g...
Health Care Reform: A Primer for Psychiatrists is a compilation of resources designed to educate psychiatrists and other mental health professionals about key elements of the reform law. Each article addresses a key question for the organization and financing of mental health and substance abuse care under health care reform.
Health Care Reform: A Primer for Psychiatrists is a compilation of resources designed to educate psychiatrists and other mental health professionals a...
