Patient management problems

The old Part 2 clinical examination included an oral viva on patient management problems. The new MRCPsych CASC examination will include similar stations. The books listed on this page cover the clinical scenarios that are typically examined. Practice answering each problem in about 10 minutes before looking at the specimen answer provided.

	Patient Management Problems in Psychiatry
	2005
	Authors: O Olumoroti, A Kassim | Publisher: Elsevier
	A book on patient management problems in psychiatry aimed at trainee psychiatrists sitting the MRCPsych and similar examinations which allows self-testing by the candidate and gives advice on framing an answer together with complete model answers. 63 PMPs under the following headings – Psychiatric emergencies, adult general psychiatry, addiction and substance misuse disorders, child and adolescent, eating disorders, psychiatry of the elderly, forensic psychiatry, learning disabilities, liaison psychiatry, neurology in relation to psychiatry, perinatal psychiatry, professional practice and relations, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy and other treatments.
	Verdict: Covers the typical patient management problems with comprehensive and structured answers. Answers are over-inclusive, so pick out the best bits.

	MRCPsych Patient Management Problems Explained
	1st edition 2004
	Authors: M Zoha, J Wise, J Lowe, G Wannan | Publisher: PasTest
	Designed for candidates of the MRCPsych Part 2 examination. Written by a consultant psychiatrist. Completely up-to-date. A detailed case-based book focused on real-life patient management problems. Contains 34 scenarios, divided into questions, with suggested answers and pointers/pitfalls highlighted.
	Verdict: Easy to read book with a good selection of multi-part patient management problems with bullet-point answers and helpful explanations on key facts and common pitfalls. Good format for revision practice.

	Patient Management Problems for the MRCPsych
	2004
	Author: R Cohen | Publisher: Quay Books
	This collection of 30 psychiatric cases (vignettes) is designed as a study manual for individuals or groups of doctors preparing for the examinations for the Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
	Verdict: Good format for revision, with question pages followed by answer pages. Suggested answers are given in a concise bullet form.

 

	Case Studies in Psychopharmacology
	2nd Edition 2002
	Authors: D Taylor, C Paton | Publisher: Martin Dunitz
	An authoritative text written by pharmacists for pharmacists, doctors and nurses working in psychiatry. The contributors, all respected experts in their field, use case studies drawn from their own extensive expertise to illustrate the decisions made in treating patients suffering from a wide range of psychiatric disorders. These vignettes raise important questions concerning management. The chapter authors systematically review all the available evidence, presenting reasonable management decisions to guide the day-to-day therapy of the patients. The result is a practical and comprehensive book, providing considered and well-supported advice on the use of psychotropics in all the common therapeutic areas encountered in psychiatric and general practice.
	Verdict: Useful for those wishing to focus on psychopharmacology. Contains useful discussions on typical prescribing questions.

    

	Patient Management Problems in Psychiatry for the MRCPsych Part 2 Examination (Volume 1)
	2000
	Author: A Michael | Publisher: Science Press
	Twenty patient management problems with detailed answers. Schizophrenia and heroin. Unwell after childbirth. Resistant schizophrenia. Financial affairs. Delirium. Overdose at age 81. Confused and not coping. A complicated case. School non-attendance. Assault. After trauma. Bipolar depression. Remand prisoner. Down's syndrome. Gender reassignment. Cannabis and psychosis. An unteachable child. Girl losing weight. Driving. Resistant depression.
	Verdict: Slim volume containing the most common patient management problems. Answers are given in a number of different ways, from first person accounts to bullet-point lists of facts.

	Patient Management Problems in Psychiatry for the MRCPsych Part 2 Examination (Volume 2)
	2001
	Author: A Michael | Publisher: Science Press
	Twenty patient management problems with detailed answers. Cognitive behaviour therapy. Electroconvulsive therapy. Damp cramp. The sick doctor. Head injury. Post-traumatic stress disorder. Seizures. Difficult depression. Depression & delirium. At knife point. Wants to fly. Losing weight. Opiates & pregnancy. Refusing treatment. Self-harm. Jealousy. Revolving door. Asperger's. Sexual offence. Suicide.
	Verdict: Slim volume containing the most common patient management problems. Answers are given in a number of different ways, from first person accounts to bullet-point lists of facts.