Description
This full-color, practical handbook provides a concise, evidence-based psychopharmacological approach to the management of complex treatment-resistant psychotic disorders. Part I focuses uniquely on topics and strategies relevant to treating this challenging patient population. These approaches go beyond standard guidelines while adhering to research and clinically derived data. Part II provides a concise array of information regarding those classes of medications most commonly used when treating complex treatment-resistant psychotic disorders. Each medication guide contains sections including mechanisms of action, typical treatment response, monitoring, dosing and kinetics, medications to avoid in combination/warnings, and take-home pearls. Part III offers tips in brief appendix chapters for managing common issues ranging from loading lithium and valproic acid to the treatment of acute psychomotor agitation. An essential resource for psychiatrists, forensic clinicians, psychiatric trainees, and all mental health professionals involved with, or interested in, the treatment of challenging psychotic disorders.
An essential handbook providing practical guidance and medication advice on the effective management and treatment of psychotic disorders.
About the Author
Michael A. Cummings is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, Riverside, Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, Irvine and Senior Psychiatrist Specialist at the California Department of State Hospitals. Stephen M. Stahl is Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the University of California, Riverside, and Honorary Visiting Senior Fellow in Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge.
Reviews
'The book is clearly useful for medical students, residents, and young psychiatrists.' Michael Easton, Doody's Notes
Book Information
ISBN 9781108965682
Author Michael Cummings
Format Paperback
Page Count 538
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 880g
Dimensions(mm) 227mm * 137mm * 23mm
An essential handbook providing practical guidance and medication advice on the effective management and treatment of psychotic disorders.
About the Author
Michael A. Cummings is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, Riverside, Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, Irvine and Senior Psychiatrist Specialist at the California Department of State Hospitals. Stephen M. Stahl is Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the University of California, Riverside, and Honorary Visiting Senior Fellow in Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge.
Reviews
'The book is clearly useful for medical students, residents, and young psychiatrists.' Michael Easton, Doody's Notes
Book Information
ISBN 9781108965682
Author Michael Cummings
Format Paperback
Page Count 538
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 880g
Dimensions(mm) 227mm * 137mm * 23mm
