American Psychiatric Association Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders: Compendium 2006

By American Psychiatric Association

Book Overview

American Psychiatric Association (APA) Practice Guidelines provide recommendations to help psychiatrists make treatment decisions that are supported by the best available evidence, including from current research and expert consensus. The guidelines are developed by expert work groups, who review available evidence using an explicit methodology. Iterative drafts undergo wide review by other experts, allied organizations, and the APA membership. Every guideline is also reviewed and approved for publication by the APA Assembly and Board of Trustees. This process balances the conclusions of scientific research with the practical experience of professionals working in the field. In addition to providing recommendations that may improve patient care, the guidelines may be used for education by medical students and residents, psychiatrists seeking recertification, other mental health professionals, and the general public. Researchers may use the guidelines to identify important clinical questions for which more research could be expected to improve treatment decision making.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0890423857
• ISBN13: 9780890423851
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Amer Psychiatric Pub Inc
• Length: 1612 Pages
• Weight: 4.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 2.8" x 7.0"