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Book SynopsisGeriatric Psychiatry is a succinct and advanced review of geriatric psychiatry that will help clinicians meet the demands of an aging population.
Trade Review"Geriatric Psychiatry Review and Exam Preparation Guide is a superb tool for review, reference, and further education regarding clinical management of older adults with mental disorders. The book succinctly conveys a great deal of clinically useful and up-to-date information across the spectrum of conditions now encompassed by old age psychiatry." -- Charles F. Reynolds, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and UPMC Endowed Professor in Geriatric Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh "Geriatric Psychiatry Review and Exam Preparation Guide is a very useful exam preparation tool for those planning to sit for the sub-specialty exam in geriatric psychiatry in Canada and other jurisdictions such as Australia, New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom." -- Amer M. Burhan, Associate Professor and Chair of Geriatric Psychiatry, Western University, and Adjunct Professor in Psychiatry, University of Toronto
Table of ContentsAuthors and Affiliations Disclosures Acknowledgments Dedication Forward Introduction Section 1: Dementia 1.1 Neurobiology and Diagnosis of the Dementias 1.2 The Cognitive Examination in Geriatric Psychiatry 1.3 Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Dementia 1.4 Nonpharmacological Management of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Of Dementia 1.5 Pharmacologic Treatment of Dementia: The Cognitive Enhancers Section 2: Mood and Anxiety Disorders 2.1 Recognition and Assessment of Depression In Older Adults 2.2 Bereavement in Older Adults 2.3 Pharmacotherapy of Depression in Older Adults 2.4 Bipolar Disorder in Older Adults 2.5 Anxiety Disorders in Older Adults 2.6 Electroconvulsive Therapy in Older Adults 2.7 Psychotherapy in Older Adults 2.8 Suicide among Older Adults Section 3: Other Disorders 3.1 Primary Psychotic Disorders in Older Adults 3.2 Delirium in Older Adults 3.3 Sleep Difficulties and Disorders in Older Adults, and Their Management 3.4 Personality Disorders in Older Adults 3.5 Neuropsychiatric Disorders in Older Adults Section 4: Special Topics 4.1 Epidemiology of Mental Illness In Older Adults 4.2 Aging and Psychopharmacology 4.3 Antipsychotics in Older Adults 4.4 Anticholinergic Drugs and Inappropriate Medications in Older Adults 4.5 Psychosocial Aspects of Care In Geriatric Psychiatry 4.6 Palliative Care in Geriatric Psychiatry 4.7 What Else?
