Books
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The Maudsley Handbook of Practical Psychiatry
D Goldberg, R Murray
2006, 5th edition
Published by Oxford University Press
The Maudsley Handbook of Practical Psychiatry (the ‘Orange’ book) has long served trainees in psychiatry, presenting them with practical and essential advice. This new edition of the handbook provides guidance on the psychiatric and neuropsychiatric examination and interviewing of adults and children, the basis for reaching a diagnosis and defining a treatment plan. It also covers special interview situations, such as dealing with specific patient reactions, and other special problems, for example, conducting a complicated assessment in cases of autism or self-harm. The final chapters explain when to refer to the experts and describe early treatment interventions. The book concludes with important legal and service organisation issues.
A useful book with practical information. Particularly useful for newcomers to psychiatry.
Not as much information as in other handbooks. Some guidance is now out-of-date.
