Unique visual management algorithms define assessment, diagnosis, investigations and management for each condition, including Bipolar Affective Disorder, Psychosis, Depression, Dementia, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Up-to-date information on medication choices and counselling strategies is found throughout the text. Designed for informing swift clinical decisions in demanding primary care settings, this indispensable reference guide:
- Conforms to the diagnostic criteria in the current edition of the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases
- Contains algorithms informed by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych), and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines
- Explores common complaints that can suggest psychological or psychiatric disorders, such as insomnia and fatigue
- Outlines special mental health considerations related to children, intellectual disability, autism, the elderly, and pregnancy
- Includes appendices covering commonly prescribed drugs and physical examinations for patients with severe mental illness
- Features numerous self-assessment questions and links to online reference tools for General Practitioners
