100 CASES: IN PSYCHIATRY

The new edition of this best-selling title from the popular 100 cases series explores common psychiatric and mental health scenarios that will be encountered by the medical student and junior doctor during practical training on the ward, in the emergency department, in outpatient clinics, and in the community. The book covers a comprehensive range of presentations from hallucinations to self-harm, organized by sub-specialty area for ease of reference. Comprehensive answers highlight key take-home points from each case and provide practical advice on how to deal with the challenges that occur when practicing psychiatry at all levels. Questions at the end of each case prompt readers to think about their options for treatment or actions they should consider. Answer pages guide readers through the experienced clinician’s sequence of thoughts and actions and outline important clinical considerations. Information and key point boxes reinforce learning, ideal during exam revision.