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276 pages : 25 cm "The book describes in detail the main psychiatric conditions encountered in old age and their management, with many useful brief case histories to illustrate the practical realities of working in this area. In addition it offers a comprehensive approach to the assessment and management of psychiatric disorders in old age and provides an introduction to the development and management of services. It supports a truly multi-disciplinary approach in line with modern developments, including the new government guidelines on older people's mental health services."--BOOK JACKET Previous edition: Abingdon : Radcliffe Medical, 2001 Includes bibliographical references and index Setting the scene -- Assessment -- General principles of treatment -- Confusion: delirium and dementia -- Mood disorders -- Paranoid disorders -- Neurotic disorders -- Personality disorders, alcohol and substance misuse -- The relationship between physical and mental health -- The planning and delivery of services -- Appendix 1: Old age service development -- Appendix 2: Additional information

Author

Wattis, John, 1949-; Curran, Stephen

Publisher

UK : Radcliffe Publishing

Published

2006

Language

EN

ISBN

9781857757965

Subjects

Medical, Psychology, Nursing