Publisher's Synopsis
Revision Notes in Psychiatry, Third Edition continues to provide a clear and contemporary summary of clinical psychiatry and the scientific fundamentals of the discipline. It is an essential study aid for all those preparing for postgraduate examinations in psychiatry and a superb reference for practising psychiatrists.
Structured to follow the entire MRCPsych exam syllabus, the book covers the following key areas, along with the CACS examination:
Paper 1:
- General and adult psychiatric disorder
- History and mental state examination
- Cognitive assessment
- Neurology and psychology for psychiatrists
- Psychopathology
- History of psychiatry and psychiatric ethics
Paper 2:
- Psychopharmacology
- Neurobiology for psychiatrists
- Psychiatric genetics
- Epidemiology
- Advanced psychological processes and treatments
Paper 3:
- Critical appraisal
- Learning disability
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Old age psychiatry
- Forensic psychiatry
- Consultation liaison psychiatry
- Neuropsychiatry
- Psychosexual medicine
Fully updated with recent references and many additional figures, this third edition features a wealth of new material (including NICE guidelines) and updates the DSM-IV-TR criteria to the new DSM-5. Designed to meet the needs of today's candidates, Revision Notes in Psychiatry, Third Edition continues to provide a source of trusted expert information to ensure examination success for all those taking higher examinations in psychiatry.
