Owen Gareth, Wessely S., Murray R. (eds.) The Maudsley Handbook of Practical Psychiatry

6th edition. — Oxford University Press, 2014. — 211 p. — ISBN 9780199661701.The Maudsley Handbook of Practical Psychiatry has long served trainees in psychiatry, presenting them with practical and essential advice. This new edition of the orange book provides guidance on the psychiatric and neuropsychiatric examination and interviewing of adults and childrennot just as a central skill, but as the basis for reaching a diagnosis, formulation and defining a treatment plan. It covers special interview situations, such as dealing with specific patient reactions, and other special problems, for example, conducting a complicated assessment in cases of self-harm. The book concludes with important legal issues and is supported by helpful appendices for ready-reference. As with previous editions, this sixth edition has been revised and rewritten with the full and active involvement of a group of consultant psychiatrists and trainees, making it a highly relevant and practical handbook for all psychiatrists whether learning or refreshing their skills.The psychiatric interview with adults
Psychosocial assessments with adults
The psychiatric interview with children
The mental state examination
Neuropsychiatric assessment
The formulation, the summary, and progress notes
Special interview situations
Special problems
Treatments
Mental Health Law