The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatry

by David M. Taylor, Carol Paton, Shitij Kapur

The fully updated 12th edition of an essential reference for anyone responsible for prescribing drugs for patients with mental health disorders. A well-respected and widely-used source of information on which drugs to prescribe, which side effects to look out for, how best to augment or switch drugs, and more Provides concise reviews of psychiatric disorders and relevant psychopharmacology, along with general guidance based on the data reviewed and current clinical practice Includes specific guidance for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and special populations such as children, the elderly and pregnant women Each section features a full reference list so the evidence base can be checked quickly and easily

Genres: Psychiatry, Reference, Mental Health, Medicine, Nonfiction, Medical

741 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Ahmed Shadi · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best evidence-based prescribing guideline I've read so far.
A must read for any psychiatrist.

[Cosmin Ungureanu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tata la ghidurile de tratament psihiatric

[Clive Lillie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surprisingly readable and concise, considering what I anticipated .

The ‘bible’ of psychiatric prescribing continues to lead the way

[Nauticality · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it

[Janet Lam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read it back to back for exam! Must have for all junior psychiatrists