Depression, 1st Edition
This book, written in the popular questions-and-answer format of the YQA series, gives succinct, accessible information enabling primary care doctors to understand and treat patients with all types of depression. Although primarily aimed at GPs, the book should also be of value to other professionals involved in the day to day care of depressed patients - psychiatric nurses, psychologists and social workers. It may also be of value to patients and their families.
ISBN :
9780443072901
Publication Date :
26-11-2004
Stock Status :
Please allow 10-14 working days for delivery
This book, written in the popular questions-and-answer format of the YQA series, gives succinct, accessible information enabling primary care doctors to understand and treat patients with all types of depression. Although primarily aimed at GPs, the book should also be of value to other professionals involved in the day to day care of depressed patients - psychiatric nurses, psychologists and social workers. It may also be of value to patients and their families.
Key Features
- Popular question and answer format
- Covers both commonplace and rarer issues
- Includes useful information on websites, associations
- Sections on patient's frequently asked questions
Author Information
By Cosmo Hallstrom, MB, ChB, MD(Liverpool), MRCP(UK), FRCPsych, Formerly Consultant Psychiatrist, Charing Cross Hospital; Medical Director, Charter Clinic, Chelsea; Senior Lecturer, Institute of Psychiatry and Imperial College Medical School, UK and Nicola McClure, MBBS, MRCGP, Principal in General Practice, Shepherds Bush, London
| ISBN Number | 9780443072901 |
|---|---|
| Description Author List | By Cosmo Hallstrom, MB, ChB, MD(Liverpool), MRCP(UK), FRCPsych, Formerly Consultant Psychiatrist, Charing Cross Hospital; Medical Director, Charter Clinic, Chelsea; Senior Lecturer, Institute of Psychiatry and Imperial College Medical School, UK and Nicola McClure, MBBS, MRCGP, Principal in General Practice, Shepherds Bush, London |
| Copyright Year | 2005 |
| Edition Number | 1 |
| Format | Book |
| Trim | Other |
| Illustrations | 16 ills. |
| Imprint | Churchill Livingstone |
| Page Count | 256 |
| Publication Date | 26 Nov 2004 |
| Stock Status | Please allow 10-14 working days for delivery |
1. Introduction
2. What is depression
3. Diagnosis of depression
4. Different types of depression
5. Depression in special groups
6. Depression and sleep
7. Depression and food
8. Depression and sex
9. Treatment of depression
10. Suicide and self-harm
11. Mental Health Assessment and the Mental Health Act
12. Appendices: useful organisations and websites
13. Further reading
14. List of abbreviations
15. Index
This book has got answers to those questions that GPs and their patients would most frequently ask. If your not familiar with the YQA series then visit the website to learn more...Clearly aimed at the GP; there is little complex theory and it is highly practical. For a practical approach to depression in question and answer format - look no further.
http://www.univadis.co.uk/ Medical website, GP
http://www.univadis.co.uk/ Medical website, GP
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