The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry (American Psychiatric Press... by Dan G. Blazer, David C., M.d. Steffens, and Ewald W. Busse Sales Rank: 1008383 List Price: $139.00 $139.00 At Amazon on 10-16-2008.

Hardcover: 596 pages Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.; 3 edition January 2004 Language: English ISBN-10: 1585620653 ISBN-13: 978-1585620654 Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.7 x 1.7 inches Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds Product Description Considered the standard in its field (the second edition was published in 1996), this third edition is designed to provide both scholar and clinician with the current state of scientific understanding and the practical skills and knowledge base required for dealing with 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-each chosen for their proven ability to incorporate their knowledge of the basic sciences into a comprehensive approach to patient care. As in previous editions, individual chapters integrate topics to enhance understanding and ease of use. All 32 chapters 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. The Textbook covers five major parts: The basic science of geriatric psychiatry-Myth, history, and science of aging; demographics and epidemiology of psychiatric disorders in late life; physiological and clinical considerations; neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropathology of aging; chemical messengers; genetics; psychological aspects of normal aging; and social and economic factors related to psychiatric disorders in late life The diagnostic interview in late life-Psychiatric interview of older adults, use of the laboratory in the diagnostic workup of older patients, neuropsychological assessment of dementia Psychiatric disorders in late life-Cognitive, movement, moods, schizophrenia and paranoid, anxiety and panic, somatoform, sexual, bereavement and adjustment, sleep and circadian rhythm, and personality disorders; alcohol and drug problems; and agitation and suspiciousness Treatment of psychiatric dis Book Info Duke Univ., Durham, NC. Provides the current understanding, practical skills, and knowledge base for dealing with mental disorders in late life. Covers a wide range of mental diseases of late life and the normal age changes that result in biological, social, and behavioral changes in older adults. For psychiatrists. Previous edition: c1996. The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry (American Psychiatric Press... Available from Amazon Price: $139.00 Updated on 10-16-2008.

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