Revision Notes in Psychiatry

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Revision Notes in Psychiatry, Third Edition continues to provide a clear and contemporary summary of clinical psychiatry and the scientific fundamentals of the discipline. It is an essential study aid for all those preparing for postgraduate examinations in psychiatry and a superb reference for practising psychiatrists.Structured to follow the entire MRCPsych exam syllabus, the book covers the following key areas, along with the CACS examination:Paper 1:General and adult psychiatric disorderHistory and mental state examinationCognitive assessmentNeurology and psychology for psychiatristsPsychopathologyHistory of psychiatry and psychiatric ethicsPaper 2:PsychopharmacologyNeurobiology for psychiatristsPsychiatric geneticsEpidemiologyAdvanced psychological processes and treatmentsPaper 3:Critical appraisalLearning disabilityChild and adolescent psychiatryOld age psychiatryForensic psychiatryConsultation liaison psychiatryNeuropsychiatryPsychosexual medicineFully updated with recent references and many additional figures, this third edition features a wealth of new material (including NICE guidelines) and updates the DSM-IV-TR criteria to the new DSM-5. Designed to meet the needs of today's candidates, Revision Notes in Psychiatry, Third Edition continues to provide a source of trusted expert information to ensure examination success for all those taking higher examinations in psychiatry.