Psychosis in the Elderly

David Ames author Edmond Chiu author Anne M Hassett author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:16th Sep '19

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Across the spectrum of psychopathology in later life, psychotic symptomatology has been the most neglected, and although literature in this area is increasing, this is the first book to address the need for an overarching framework to examine and understand late-life psychotic phenomena. Exploring the practical and ethical issues that arise when managing psychotic elderly patients in the community, as well as the sequelae of stigmatisation and carer stress,
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  • brings together the latest research findings on schizophrenia as it presents in later life
  • covers the frequent comorbidity of psychotic symptoms with cognitive impairment, mood disturbance and physical illness
  • highlights the diversity of late-life psychotic symptomatology, discussing both aetiological considerations and management strategies
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    • ISBN: 9780367392635

    Dimensions: unknown

    Weight: 476g

    276 pages