The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Clinical Psychiatry

by Robert E. Hales (Editor)

For advanced psychiatry residents and practicing physicians of various specialties, this text reflects the broad range of activities related to the specialty such as prescribing medication, administering electroconvulsive therapy, conducting various types of therapy (individual, joint and conjoint), testifying in court, contributing to the understanding of public health issues, expanding knowledge of how culture contributes to psychopathology, and examining the interface of genetics and environment. The 40 chapters cover theoretical foundations and assessment, psychiatric disorders and treatments, and special clinical topics. The included CD-ROM contains the full text of DSM-IV-TR, the APA practice guidelines, the complete American Psychiatric Glossary , 7th edition, and other materials. Contents are searchable by disorder, code, or phrase and are cross-referenced. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

1734 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1996