Learn to improve your assessment, investigation, and management of
physical health conditions in people with severe mental illness
The Maudsley Practice Guidelines for Physical Health Conditions in
Psychiatry offers psychiatric and general practitioners an
evidence-based and practical guide for the appropriate assessment,
investigation, and management of common physical health conditions seen
in people with severe mental illness. Written by a renowned team of
respected experts in medicine, surgery, pharmacy, dietetics,
physiotherapy, and psychiatry, the book bridges the gap between
psychiatric and physical health services for the severely mentally ill.
The Maudsley Practice Guidelines for Physical Health Conditions in
Psychiatry also provides practitioners with expert guidance on making
effective referrals to other medical and surgical subspecialties,
telling readers what information subspecialties would expect to receive.
Its use will improve the quality of clinical care received by mentally
ill patients and, by promoting a holistic approach to treatment that
considers both body and mind, will enhance the therapeutic relationship
between patient and practitioner.
The Maudsley Practice Guidelines for Physical Health Conditions in
Psychiatry covers the following:
- Guidance on assessment and management of well over a hundred different
medical and surgical presentations commonly seen in people with
serious mental illness
- Management of physical health emergencies in a psychiatric setting
- Evidence-based approaches to management of physical side effects of
psychiatric medications
- Advice on approaches to promote a healthy lifestyle in people with
serious mental illness, such as smoking cessation and changes to diet
and physical activity
Perfect for both psychiatrists and general practitioners who wish to
improve the quality of care they provide to people with serious mental
illness, The Maudsley Practice Guidelines for Physical Health
Conditions in Psychiatry will be of use to anyone setting out to
navigate the divide between the treatment of psychiatric and physical
health conditions.
