Clinical Guide to the Diagnosis And Treatment Of Mental Disorders

by Michael B. First, Allan Tasman

A concise reference providing all the clinically relevant information required to diagnose and treat patients with mental health disorders.   A Clinical Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders combines the DSM diagnostic criteria with clear, detailed information on treatment options, listing all drugs available for the disorder and giving full clinical management advice. Each disorder is discussed under the headings of Diagnosis / Differential Diagnosis , including assessment issues, laboratory tests or procedures, gender ratio, prevalence, familial pattern and Treatment , including therapeutic options and practical advice for patient management with the help of tables and treatment flowcharts.

483 pages, Paperback

First published June 25, 2004