The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry
American Psychiatric Press Inc. (Verlag)
978-1-58562-065-4 (ISBN)
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Along with dramatic increases in our elderly population has come a virtual explosion of scientific knowledge about aging and the diseases of late life. This new knowledge, combined with advances in biological psychiatry and neuropsychiatry, has transformed the practice of geriatric psychiatry today. Considered the standard in its field, this Textbook is designed to provide both scholar and clinician with the current state of scientific understanding and the practical skills and knowledge base required for understanding mental disorders in late life. This volume's 54 scholars represent an eclectic mix of distinguished psychiatrists and colleagues from relevant biomedical and behavioral disciplines. Covering both important psychiatric disorders and normal ageing changes, all 32 chapters of this popular compendium have been scientifically reviewed and updated, with seven new chapters that examine the neuropsychological assessment of dementia; movement disorders in the elderly; personality disorders; agitation and suspiciousness; electroconvulsive therapy; working with the family of the older adult; and legal, ethical, and policy issues.
Divided into five major parts, the Textbook's topics begin with the basic science of geriatric psychiatry, continue with the diagnostic interview and psychiatric disorders and treatment, and conclude with coverage of legal, ethical, and policy issues and the past and future of geriatric psychiatry. Meticulously indexed, this volume is intended primarily for psychiatrists and other health professionals interested in and committed to older adults. It will also prove valuable in the classroom for students and residentsAand exceptionally valuable to candidates seeking board certification in geriatrics.
Dan F. Blazer, M.D., Ph.D., is J. P. Gibbons Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. David C. Steffens, M.D., M.H.S., is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. Ewald W. Busse, M.D., Sc.D., was President Emeritus at North Carolina Institute of Medicine; Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Dean Emeritus of Medical & Allied Health Education at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina.
Preface. Part I: The Basic Science of Geriatric Psychiatry. The myth, history, and science of aging. Demography and epidemiology of psychiatric disorders in late life. Physiological and clinical considerations of geriatric patient care. Neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropathology of aging. Chemical messengers. Genetics. Psychological aspects of normal aging. Social and economic factors related to psychiatric disorders in late life. Part II: The Diagnostic Interview in Late Life. The psychiatric interview of older adults. Use of the laboratory in the diagnostic workup of older adults. Neuropsychological assessment of dementia. Part III: Psychiatric Disorders in Late Life. Cognitive disorders. Movement disorders. Mood disorders. Schizophrenia and paranoid disorders. Anxiety and panic disorders. Somatoform disorders. Sexual disorders. Bereavement and adjustment disorders. Sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Alcohol and drug problems. Personality disorders. Agitation and suspiciousness. Part IV: Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders in Late Life. Psychopharmacology. Electroconvulsive therapy. Diet, nutrition, and exercise. Individual and group psychotherapy. Working with the family of the older adult. Clinical psychiatry in the nursing home. The continuum of care: movement toward the community. Part V: Special Topics. Legal, ethical, and policy issues. The past and future of geriatric psychiatry. Index.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 8.11.2004 |
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| Überarbeitung | David C. Steffens |
| Zusatzinfo | Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | VA |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 216 x 279 mm |
| Gewicht | 1928 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Geriatrie |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Psychiatrie / Psychotherapie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-58562-065-3 / 1585620653 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-58562-065-4 / 9781585620654 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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