Ideal for psychiatrists, emergency room personnel, neurologists, and residents on rotation or in training, this much-needed resource offers:
*On-the-spot help for management of acutely depressed, anxious, angry, and potentially dangerous patients
*Diagnostic and treatment algorithms for each disorder
*Clear access to prescribing information on psychotropic agents, including dosages and methods of administration
*Tables of salient diagnostic features and differential diagnoses throughout
*An evidence-based approach, featuring emphasis on a biopsychosocial philosophy toward patient management
*The latest DSM-IV diagnostic criteria and terminology
More than an emergency treatment reference, this an excellent source of information for any clinician who wants up-to-date information on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute psychiatric illnesses or behavioral disorders.