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Handbook of Emergency Psychiatryby Jorge Petit
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:This handbook is a practical, quick-reference guide to the evaluation and management of acute psychiatric symptoms seen in emergency departments and inpatient psychiatric and medical-surgical units. The book presents a step-by-step approach to each symptom, beginning with a list of questions necessary for initial assessment and proceeding to psychopharmacologic interventions, DSM-IV-TR criteria, differential diagnosis, and disposition guidelines. Additional chapters address safety concerns, the mental status examination, use of restraints and seclusion, child and elder abuse, and special needs of children, adolescents, geriatric patients, mentally retarded individuals, and patients with HIV. A chapter on legal and forensic issues is also included. Book News Annotation:This pocket (4.5x8<">) handbook delivers advice on rapid evaluation
and treatment of psychiatric disorders in an emergency setting, from
the inpatient psychiatric or medical-surgical unit to the emergency
department. Acute presentations are arranged alphabetically, with
tips on history taking, the mental status exam, and evaluation of
laboratory and physical assessment findings. Information on commonly
used medications is given, and legal and forensic issues are also
discussed. Petit is chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at North
General Hospital.
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