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Bipolar Disorder in Older Age Patients (eBook, PDF)

Beschreibung

This book provides a comprehensive but practical understanding of the clinical approach to evaluating and caring for older people with bipolar disorder. Aspects of aging that impact the diagnosis, clinical course, and management of bipolar disorder are explained; in particular, attention is drawn to the implications of comorbidities and medical complexity for the psychiatric care of older individuals with the disorder. On the other hand, similarities to treatment in younger patients are also identified. The coverage includes thorough review of current research in the field. Clinical case vignettes are used throughout to highlight practical points, and each chapter includes "clinical pearls" that summarize key points for the clinician. The book closes by examining anticipated research directions and the future needs of this patient population.

Bipolar Disorder in Older Age Patients will be an ideal update for the practicing community or geriatric psychiat

rist working with older patients with bipolar disorder.

Technische Details

• Geräte: PC
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• Größe: 3.21MB

Barrierefreiheit

• Text-to-Speech

Autor

Susan W. Lehmann, MD Associate Professor Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Baltimore, MD USA Brent P. Forester, MD, MSc Chief, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA Medical Director, Behavioral Health Integration, Center for Population Health, Partners Healthcare, Boston, MA Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer International Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 238
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Januar 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783319489124
• Artikelnr.: 53031735

Rezensionen

"This book is concise and accessible to the generalist, yet it also provides scientific insights and clinically useful advice to the specialist along with a number of interesting diversions into less-frequented subjects." (James W. Herron, The British Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 213 (1), July, 2018)

"This is a comprehensive review of current research regarding the evaluation and management of older adults suffering from bipolar disorder. ... It is intended for general psychiatrists caring for older adults with bipolar disorder. It is also relevant for all gerontologists, residents, medical students, and health care providers and policy makers involved in the creation of programs and treatment of this patient population. ... Each chapter includes clinical vignettes, learning points, and clinical pearls to illustrate the principles." (Michael Easton, Doody's Book Reviews, June, 2017)