Introduction to Clinical Psychiatry (Lange Medical Books) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great book. As a clinical psychology student, this is the first book I have found to provide the detailed information that I have been looking for as far as how to interview for the various disorders. The only problem is that this book was written before the DSM revision. I cannot seem to find any more recent editions.

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This book covers the etiology, diagnosis, treatment and clinical manifestations of the major psychiatric illnesses. Case studies, mini-lessons and USMLE type questions make this book a traditional Lange student friendly text.

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Developmental Psychopathology (Mcgraw-Hill International Editions: Psychology Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book was used as a text book for one of my psychology classes. Most sell their books back at the end of the time but I would suggest not selling this book. I found so much useful information in it and it was not boring to read. Each aspects are covered with a child and what had happened to cause the maladaptive behavior or disorder to develop. Its a good keep for anyone who is going into the field of psychology especially with children.

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Accessible and clearly written, "Developmental Psychopathology, 4/e", is designed to be challenging to students rather than being "dumbed down" for them. Presenting a balance of perspectives, including the behavioral, psychodynamic, cognitive, and family systems, the authors provide a rich, thought-provoking, and integrative view of developmental psychopathology. In this new edition, a consistent organizational scheme is used in each chapter, and the research is up-to-date, including particular attention to important new emerging themes such as attachment, neurobiological models, and peer relations.

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The McGraw-Hill Casebook for Abnormal Psychology Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this book! I bought it for a class, but I could read it for pleasure all day long...fascinating case studies.

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The "McGraw-Hill Casebook in Abnormal Psychology" brings together a diverse selection of interesting and vivid cases approached from a variety of theoretical viewpoints. By presenting case studies from actual practitioners, this book illustrates how psychologists diagnose and treat various psychological disorders. Each case is organized into 5 sections (Presenting, Complaint, Personal History, Conceptualization and Treatment, and Prognosis) and accompanied by a discussion.

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Review of General Psychiatry Review

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(More customer reviews)This book promises to present psychiatry with the right mix of brain and mind. The first part of the book, gives an elegant introduction to the biopsychosocial framework, and summarizes the aspects of psychology, sociology, and anthropolgy that informs the subject. A great case (The mayor of Wino park, an alcoholic with bipolar illness) is used to illustrate the science and art of psychiatric interviewing, differential diagnosis, and biopsychosocial planning and treatment.
The next part of the book details psychopathology, categorized to obey the DSM-IV format, and offer very useful illustrative case examples.
The last part of the book gives a great summary of treatments in psychiatry, be them somatic, psychological, or social.
I would say that this is probably the most readable text on general psychiatry.
Even though it is geared toward medical students, I believe it is very appropriate for residents and practicioners, since it covers the core of the subject, and coveys all that is worth remembering.
The only drawback of the book is that it is relatively outdated. A newer edition that incorporates the many new changes over the past seven years is well overdue.

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This edition of this popular text continues as a comprehensive and balanced introduction to general psychiatry for students and practitioners. Updated features include the latest diagnostic algorithms, new nomenclature from DSM-IV, updated coverage of neuroscience and psychopharmacology. Includes extensive clinical vignettes and case summaries.

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CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Psychiatry, Second Edition (LANGE CURRENT Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm a medical doctor in my country (Brazil)and I am a general practitioner with a large experience in treating people with psychiatric problems.When I was a medical student my coleagues of university indicated the current books series.At that time this books was very cheap and after read my first book , current medical diagnosis and treatment , I begin to acquire other books of current series.
The hallmark of this series is to be cheap,concise and easy to read ( a very important feature for people of other countries where english is not the official language ).
This book has two parts. The first part is about theory of psychiatry with chapters about psycology , neurosciences , etc.
The second part is a well-writed and pratical text explaining all-over diseases covered in DSM-IV.
Each disease explanation begins with the corresponding DSM-IV criteria of diagnosis and includes diferential diagnosis,treatment and outcomes in a step-by-step mode which every medical professional can understand.
This book is a cost-effective investment.
I recomend too the other books of current series.

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Behavioral Medicine in Primary Care Review

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(More customer reviews)I teach med students and residents and find that this book is one of the best resources to describe the overlay between behavior and physiology. So many students say "well, that psychology stuff is just intuitive......I know what I'd feel" without recognizing that what they feel isn't the point - what their patients feel is! This book builds the necessary bridge between intuition and research.
My students express surprise that there IS a science behind behavior and there ARE ways to break bad news to patients and there IS a link between psychology and physiology (perhaps best illustrated by the great flow diagram on stress).
This book summarizes material well and uses good case examples. If I were going to write a book on behavioral science in medicine, this is the book I'd write.

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The leading book on the full range of behavioral issues confronting primary care clinicians. This book covers the psychosocial problems commonly seen in primary care practice and presents clinically relevant approaches to their solution. With clinical vignettes included throughout, this text features strategies for building a strong physician-patient relationship and coverage of commonly encountered psychiatric illnesses.

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