Rudolf N. Cardinal, Edward Bullmore

The Diagnosis of Psychosis

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Psychosis has many causes. Psychiatrists typically receive the most thorough training in its diagnosis, but the diagnosis of psychosis secondary to nonpsychiatric conditions is not often emphasized. An understanding of the underlying cause of psychosis is important for effective management. The Diagnosis of Psychosis bridges the gap between psychiatry and medicine, providing a comprehensive review of primary and secondary causes of psychosis. It covers both common and rare causes in a clinically focused guide. Useful both for teaching and reference, the text covers physical and mental state examination, describes key investigations, and summarizes the non-psychiatric features of medical conditions causing psychosis. Particularly relevant for psychiatrists and trainees in psychiatry, this volume will also assist neurologists and general physicians who encounter psychosis in their practice. This book bridges the gap between psychiatry and medicine, providing a comprehensive review of the known causes of psychosis, both common and rare. Useful for teaching and reference, this clinically focused text is particularly relevant for psychiatrists, trainees and general physicians.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. April 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 233mm x 159mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 660g
• ISBN-13: 9780521164849
• ISBN-10: 0521164842
• Artikelnr.: 32467040

Autorenporträt

Rudolf N. Cardinal is Academic Clinical Fellow and Specialty Registrar, Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.

Inhaltsangabe

Abbreviations and symbols; Preface; Acknowledgements; Part I. The Causes of Psychosis: 1. Introduction; 2. Methods; 3. Delirium; 4. Neurodevelopmental disorders and chromosomal abnormalities; 5. Neurodegenerative disorders; 6. Focal neurological disease; 7. Malignancy; 8. Infectious and postinfectious syndromes; 9. Endocrine disease; 10. Inborn errors of metabolism; 11. Nutritional deficiency; 12. Other acquired metabolic disorders; 13. Autoimmune rheumatic disorders and vasculitides; 14. Other autoimmune encephalopathies; 15. Poisoning; 16. Sleep disorders; 17. Sensory deprivation and impairment; 18. Miscellaneous; 19. Catatonia; 20. Agitation and bizarre behaviour; 21. Primary psychiatric disease; 22. Factitious disorder and malingering; 23. Multiple simultaneous causes of psychosis, and questions of causality; Part II. A Clinical Approach to the Diagnosis of Psychosis: 24. History and examination; 25. Initial investigations relevant to psychosis; 26. Putting it together: clinical and paraclinical clues; 27. Further investigations relevant to psychosis; 28. Classificatory approach for psychosis of unknown aetiology; 29. Conclusion; 30. Appendices; 31. References; Index.

Rezensionen

"...Inspiring new book on the diagnosis of psychosis. I have not read any book that covers the material so thoroughly. This book should be required reading for all psychiatry residents..." Doody's Review Services