Description
A practical manual on dealing with physical diseases that commonly affect psychiatric patients. As a psychiatrist, you may be the only medically qualified person caring for your patient. So what do you do when your patient with bipolar disorder also has poorly controlled asthma? Someone taking antipsychotic medication complains of chest pain - what action do you need to take? Your elderly patient with dementia shows signs of respiratory distress following a fall - do you manage this yourself, or arrange a transfer to the emergency department? People with a mental illness or intellectual disability are especially vulnerable to physical illness but may not have easy access to a primary care doctor. All psychiatrists must be able to deal with medical emergencies and minor injuries, interpret basic medical investigations and recognise where and when to get help from a general practitioner or another specialist. Essentials of Physical Health in Psychiatry addresses this need.
A practical manual on dealing with physical diseases that commonly affect psychiatric patients.
About the Author
Irene Cormac - Honorary Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, Rampton Hospital, Retford, Notts. David Gray - Reader in Medicine and Honorary Consultant Physician/Cardiologist, University Hospital, Nottingham.
Reviews
"For a specialty that can tend to marginalize physical health, this is a concise reference with some good pointers towards more detailed information where appropriate. ...Of more interest to medical students and doctors working within the area of mental health." - Nursing Times (Online) "It is time for psychiatrists to be seen as 'real doctors' again and it is our job to make sure our patients get the physical healthcare they are entitled to. But some rapid revision is called for...this book will give us confidence that we have an up-to-date handle on physical health. This book will be invaluable to any member of the psychiatry team." - British Journal of Psychiatry "The layout makes this an easy to read reference, with summary boxes clearly colour coded for those in a hurry. Of particular use are the learning points at the end of each chapter." - Nursing Times (Online)
Book Information
ISBN 9781908020406
Author Irene Cormac
Format Paperback
Page Count 494
Imprint RCPsych Publications
Publisher RCPsych Publications
Weight(grams) 1170g
Dimensions(mm) 247mm * 190mm * 25mm
A practical manual on dealing with physical diseases that commonly affect psychiatric patients.
About the Author
Irene Cormac - Honorary Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, Rampton Hospital, Retford, Notts. David Gray - Reader in Medicine and Honorary Consultant Physician/Cardiologist, University Hospital, Nottingham.
Reviews
"For a specialty that can tend to marginalize physical health, this is a concise reference with some good pointers towards more detailed information where appropriate. ...Of more interest to medical students and doctors working within the area of mental health." - Nursing Times (Online) "It is time for psychiatrists to be seen as 'real doctors' again and it is our job to make sure our patients get the physical healthcare they are entitled to. But some rapid revision is called for...this book will give us confidence that we have an up-to-date handle on physical health. This book will be invaluable to any member of the psychiatry team." - British Journal of Psychiatry "The layout makes this an easy to read reference, with summary boxes clearly colour coded for those in a hurry. Of particular use are the learning points at the end of each chapter." - Nursing Times (Online)
Book Information
ISBN 9781908020406
Author Irene Cormac
Format Paperback
Page Count 494
Imprint RCPsych Publications
Publisher RCPsych Publications
Weight(grams) 1170g
Dimensions(mm) 247mm * 190mm * 25mm
