Oxford Textbook of Old Age Psychiatry

Creators: Robin Jacoby, Catherine Oppenheimer, Tom Dening, Alan Thomas
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Category: Book

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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
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Pages: 640
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.4
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.6 x 1.6

ISBN: 0199298092
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.97689
EAN: 9780199298099
ASIN: 0199298092

Publication Date: April 15, 2008
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Product Description
The Oxford Handbook of Old Age Psychiatry is the new edition of the much loved and highly popular multi-author textboo previously published as Psychiatry in the Elderly. It has established itself as the standard textbook in its field due to its unique combination of comprehensive coverage, clear writing, and up-to-date information. This new edition maintains these strengths, with chapters covering the basic sciences underpinning old age psychiatry, clinical practice, psychiatric services for older people, specific disorders and medico-legal and ethical issues.
The text has been extensively updated, with several new chapters added reflecting developments in the specialty. These include chapters on: different psychotherapies, e.g. interpersonal therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, and electroconvulsive therapy; memory clinics and liaison old age psychiatry; mild cognitive impairment and sleep disorders; and chapters by patients reflecting their experiences of their illnesses. The textbook has expanded to include 73 contributors from 8 different countries covering the panoply of relevant expertise. The editorial team has also grown with Robin Jacoby and Catherine Oppenheimer now being joined by Tom Dening and Alan Thomas.
The breadth of authoritative coverage will continue to make this book one which all old age psychiatrists and trainees will want to have on their bookshelves. Psychiatrists working with younger adults, geriatricians and other health professionals working with older people will also find in this book a handy resource to assist them when dealign with psychiatric disorders in older people.