Psychiatry Algorithms for Primary Care is a practical, quick reference
guide to psychiatric assessment and mental healthcare in general
practice. Providing algorithms informed by evidence-based guidelines,
this easy-to-use resource helps busy medical and healthcare
professionals quickly assess mental health problems, make informed
treatment decisions, and understand when referrals to specialist mental
health services are appropriate. Drawing from their extensive experience
in general practice and psychiatry, the authors provide clear and
authoritative guidance on a wide range of common psychiatric disorders,
complex scenarios, and special considerations.
Unique visual management algorithms define assessment, diagnosis,
investigations and management for each condition, including Bipolar
Affective Disorder, Psychosis, Depression, Dementia, and Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Up-to-date information on medication
choices and counselling strategies is found throughout the text.
Designed for informing swift clinical decisions in demanding primary
care settings, this indispensable reference guide:
Psychiatry Algorithms for Primary Care is a much-needed resource for
medical students and trainees, physicians and healthcare professionals
in general practice, nurse practitioners, and practitioners in other
fields such as urgent care and emergency medicine.
