Aquilina, Carmelo
A Guide to Psychiatric Examination
- ISBN 13:
- 9780729543972
- author:
- Aquilina, Carmelo
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Elsevier Australia
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 842
- Dimensions:
- 19.1 x 12.5 x 3.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Medical, Psychiatry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Guide to Psychiatric Examination by Carmelo Aquilina and Gavin Tucker provides a comprehensive foundation for good mental healthcare. This practical handbook offers techniques needed for effective psychiatric interviews, preparing readers to work with specific groups, presentations, and in various settings. It covers the basics of psychiatric assessment through to in-depth topics on how to approach examinations, making it an ideal resource for medical students, psychiatric trainees, nurses, and allied health professionals. The guide also includes practical guidance on writing reports and communicating findings effectively, as well as insights into risk assessments, managing difficult encounters, and home visits. An Enhanced eBook version is included with purchase, allowing access to all text, figures, and references from the book across various devices.