{"product_id":"psychiatry-algorithms-for-primary-care-isbn-9781119653561","title":"Psychiatry Algorithms for Primary Care","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePsychiatry Algorithms for Primary Care\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical, quick reference guide to psychiatric assessment and mental healthcare in general practice. Providing algorithms informed by evidence-based guidelines, this easy-to-use resource helps busy medical and healthcare professionals quickly assess mental health problems, make informed treatment decisions, and understand when referrals to specialist mental health services are appropriate. Drawing from their extensive experience in general practice and psychiatry, the authors provide clear and authoritative guidance on a wide range of common psychiatric disorders, complex scenarios, and special considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnique visual management algorithms define assessment, diagnosis, investigations and management for each condition, including Bipolar Affective Disorder, Psychosis, Depression, Dementia, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Up-to-date information on medication choices and counselling strategies is found throughout the text. Designed for informing swift clinical decisions in demanding primary care settings, this indispensable reference guide:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eConforms to the diagnostic criteria in the current edition of the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains algorithms informed by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych), and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores common complaints that can suggest psychological or psychiatric disorders, such as insomnia and fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutlines special mental health considerations related to children, intellectual disability, autism, the elderly, and pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes appendices covering commonly prescribed drugs and physical examinations for patients with severe mental illness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures numerous self-assessment questions and links to online reference tools for General Practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePsychiatry Algorithms for Primary Care\u003c\/i\u003e is a much-needed resource for medical students and trainees, physicians and healthcare professionals in general practice, nurse practitioners, and practitioners in other fields such as urgent care and emergency medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor Profiles xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 How to Use This book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 History Taking in General Practice 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The Rapid Mental State Examination 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Psychiatric Disorders 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Panic Disorder 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Social Phobia 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Depression 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD) 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Psychosis 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Eating Disorders 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Personality Disorders 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Alcohol Use Disorder 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Substance Use Disorder 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Opiate Use Disorder 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Delirium 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Dementia 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Presentations in Primary Care 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Fatigue 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Insomnia 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Medically Unexplained Symptoms 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplex Scenarios 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Suicide and Self Harm 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Aggression 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Referrals for Involuntary Care 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Considerations in Prescribing 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Special Considerations: Older Adults 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Special Considerations in Prescribing: Children and Adolescents 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Special Considerations in Prescribing: People with Intellectual Disabilities 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Special Considerations in Prescribing: Pregnancy and Breastfeeding 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendices 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Commonly Prescribed Drugs 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 Physical Health in Patients with Severe Mental Illness 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelf-Assessment 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Self-Assessment Cases 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 Self-Assessment Answers 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 140\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGAUTAM GULATI\u003c\/b\u003e is Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor, School of Medicine, University of Limerick, Ireland. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, and current Chair of the Faculty of Forensic Psychiatry at the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWALTER CULLEN\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Urban General Practice, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Ireland. He is a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners and Irish College of General Practitioners. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRENDAN KELLY\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin, Consultant Psychiatrist, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, and Visiting Full Professor at University College Dublin. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, and Trinity College Dublin.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePsychiatry Algorithms for Primary Care\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical, quick reference guide to psychiatric assessment and mental healthcare in general practice. Providing algorithms informed by evidence-based guidelines, this easy-to-use resource helps busy medical and healthcare professionals quickly assess mental health problems, make informed treatment decisions, and understand when referrals to specialist mental health services are appropriate. Drawing from their extensive experience in general practice and psychiatry, the authors provide clear and authoritative guidance on a wide range of common psychiatric disorders, complex scenarios, and special considerations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnique visual management algorithms define assessment, diagnosis, investigations and management for each condition, including Bipolar Affective Disorder, Psychosis, Depression, Dementia, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Up-to-date information on medication choices and counselling strategies is found throughout the text. Designed for informing swift clinical decisions in demanding primary care settings, this indispensable reference guide: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eConforms to the diagnostic criteria in the current edition of the World Health Organization's \u003ci\u003eInternational Classification of Diseases\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains algorithms informed by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych), and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores common complaints that can suggest psychological or psychiatric disorders, such as insomnia and fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutlines special mental health considerations related to children, intellectual disability, autism, the elderly, and pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes appendices covering commonly prescribed drugs and physical examinations for patients with severe mental illness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures numerous self-assessment questions and links to online reference tools for General Practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePsychiatry Algorithms for Primary Care\u003c\/i\u003e is a much-needed resource for medical students and trainees, physicians and healthcare professionals in general practice, nurse practitioners, and practitioners in other fields such as urgent care and emergency medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989882585317,"sku":"NP9781119653561","price":48.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119653561.jpg?v=1761785780","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/psychiatry-algorithms-for-primary-care-isbn-9781119653561","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}