Fish's Clinical Psychopathology
Signs and Symptoms in Psychiatry
Brendan Kelly author Patricia Casey author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:1st Feb '24
Should be back in stock very soon
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A clear and concise guide to help recognise the signs and symptoms of psychiatric illness in clinical care.
An exploration of the signs and symptoms of mental illness commonly seen by psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists and GPs. Presented in a clear and concise manner suitable for clinical practice, this edition has been updated throughout and covers new diagnostic classifications systems such as the ICD-11.Psychopathology lies at the centre of effective psychiatric practice and mental health care. Fish's Clinical Psychopathology has shaped the training and clinical practice of generations of psychiatrists. The fifth edition of this modern classic presents the clinical descriptions and psychopathological insights for which this text is renowned, and adds suggested questions to assist with eliciting key symptoms. It also covers recent revisions of diagnostic classification systems, including the World Health Organization's ICD-11: International Classification of Diseases. Clear and readable, this new edition provides concise descriptions of the signs and symptoms of mental illness and astute accounts of the varied manifestations of disordered psychological function. Designed for use in clinical practice, this is an essential text for students of medicine, trainees in psychiatry, and practising psychiatrists. It is also useful for psychiatric nurses, mental health social workers, clinical psychologists, and anyone engaged in the expanding field of mental health care.
ISBN: 9781009372695
Dimensions: 232mm x 156mm x 9mm
Weight: 240g
152 pages
5th Revised edition