Biological treatments in psychiatry / Malcolm Lader and Reginald Herrington.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lader, Malcolm Harold.

Contributor:

Herrington, Reginald N.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mental illness--Chemotherapy.

Psychopharmacology.

Electroconvulsive therapy.

Psychosurgery.

Mental Disorders--drug therapy.

Psychotropic Drugs--therapeutic use.

Behavior--drug effects.

Medical Subjects:

Mental Disorders--drug therapy.

Psychotropic Drugs--therapeutic use.

Behavior--drug effects.

Physical Description:

443 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1996.

Summary:

This clear and authoritative textbook describes biological and physical 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 the reader a unique insight. All the major biological and pharmacological treatments are covered, including antidepressants and antipsychotics. Both neuropharmacology and problems of diagnosis and response to treatment are fully discussed. Important features are: *An up-to-date and practical account, ideal for clinicians *Electronconvulsive therapy (ECT) and psychosurgery are covered *Chapters dealing specifically with drug treatment in children and in the elderly *Provides a clear discussion of the scientific background needed for professional examinations in psychiatry (such as MRCPsych) 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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0192626523

OCLC:

32705509