Review of General Psychiatry, 5th edition PDF

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This edition of this popular text continues as a comprehensive and balanced introduction to general psychiatry for students and practitioners. Updated features include the latest diagnostic algorithms, new nomenclature from DSM-IV, updated coverage of neuroscience and psychopharmacology. Includes extensive clinical vignettes and case summaries.

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• Paperback: 583 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 5th edition (June 29, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0838584349
• ISBN-13: 978-0838584347
• Product Dimensions: 0.9 x 7.1 x 9.8 inches
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Review of General Psychiatry, 5th edition PDF

This book promises to present psychiatry with the right mix of brain and mind. The first part of the book, gives an elegant introduction to the biopsychosocial framework, and summarizes the aspects of psychology, sociology, and anthropolgy that informs the subject. A great case (The mayor of Wino park, an alcoholic with bipolar illness) is used to illustrate the science and art of psychiatric interviewing, differential diagnosis, and biopsychosocial planning and treatment.
The next part of the book details psychopathology, categorized to obey the DSM-IV format, and offer very useful illustrative case examples.
The last part of the book gives a great summary of treatments in psychiatry, be them somatic, psychological, or social.
I would say that this is probably the most readable text on general psychiatry.
Even though it is geared toward medical students, I believe it is very appropriate for residents and practicioners, since it covers the core of the subject, and coveys all that is worth remembering.
The only drawback of the book is that it is relatively outdated. A newer edition that incorporates the many new changes over the past seven years is well overdue.

By Loay A. Bilal