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 InfoWashington, DC : American Psychiatric Pub., ©2007.
Descriptionxv, 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Other title American Psychiatric Publishing textbook of geriatric psychiatry.
LCCN 2006020585
ISBN1585622478
ISBN9781585622474 :

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