Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry
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Author Description
This Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry succeeds the Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry, third edition (1996). It continues in the tradition of providing clear, comprehensive and practical coverage of clinical psychiatry specifically tailored to the needs of trainees, as well as providing a useful reference work for psychiatrists in practice and general practitioners. This new edition has been extensively revised and updated with the help of a team of expert advisors. The revision pays particular attention to the considerable advances in knowledge derived from the field of neuroscience, as well as emphasizing an evidence-based approach to practice and attention to ethical issues. In addition, there are new chapters on somatoform and dissociative disorders, neuropsychiatry and sleep disorders and eating disorders. The text and layout have been redesigned with greater use of illustrations, tables, lists and summary boxes, and the comprehensive reference section has been brought right up to date.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This textbook serves as a comprehensive clinical guide designed to bridge the gap between foundational psychiatric theory and practical application for medical trainees and practitioners. The authors, Michael Gelder, Philip Cowen, and Richard Mayou, utilize their extensive clinical and academic backgrounds to synthesize complex psychiatric concepts into an accessible format. By integrating current neuroscience research with evidence-based clinical protocols, the text provides a structured framework for diagnosing and treating mental health disorders.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive coverage of clinical psychiatry including somatoform, dissociative, and eating disorders
- Integration of neuroscience advancements into clinical diagnostic criteria
- Evidence-based treatment methodologies and ethical practice guidelines
- Instructional design features including summary boxes, tables, and illustrative diagrams
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive historical analysis of psychiatric theory
- Focuses primarily on clinical application rather than experimental research methodology
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals and students frequently identify this text as a standard reference for clinical psychiatry due to its clear organization and practical utility. Experts highlight the book's success in balancing academic rigor with the immediate needs of practitioners in a clinical setting.
Page Count:
1072
Publication Date:
2001-11-15
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192632426
ISBN-13:
9780192632425
textbook
Neuroscience
Mental Illness
Medical
Psychiatry
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