Essentials of geriatric psychiatry / edited by Dan G. Blazer, David C. Steffens, Ewald W. Busse.
| Other author | Blazer, Dan G., II (Dan German), 1944- |
| Other author | Steffens, David C., 1962- |
| Other author | Busse, Ewald W., 1917-2004. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington, DC : American Psychiatric Pub., ©2007. |
| Description | xv, 483 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Demography and epidemiology of psychiatric disorders in late life -- Physiological and clinical considerations of geriatric patient care -- The psychiatric interview of older adults -- Use of the laboratory in the diagnostic workup of older adults -- Neuropsychological assessment of dementia -- Cognitive disorders -- Movement disorders -- Mood disorders -- Schizophrenia and paranoid disorders -- Anxiety and panic disorders -- Somatoform disorders -- Bereavement and adjustment disorders -- Sleep and circadian rhythm disorders -- Alcohol and drug problems -- Agitation and suspiciousness -- Psychopharmacology -- Individual and group psychotherapy -- Working with the family of the older adult -- Clinical psychiatry in the nursing home. |
| General note | "Based on The American Psychiatric Publishing textbook of geriatric psychiatry, 3rd edition, published in 2004"--Pref. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Other title | American Psychiatric Publishing textbook of geriatric psychiatry. |
| LCCN | 2006020585 |
| ISBN | 1585622478 |
| ISBN | 9781585622474 : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WT 150 E77 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |