num_pages: 288
description: This book addresses the principals and protocols of on-call psychiatry. It begins with a discussion of approaching the diagnosis and management of on-call problems. It continues with documentation and triage, the mental status exam, safety, telephone consultations, and AIDS and the house officer. The next section focuses on specific, common on call psychiatric conditions, common medical calls, and laboratory-related problems. The appendix features useful information on legal issues, admission orders, pediatric evaluations, commonly prescribed medications, and more. A convenient, practical reference. Part of the On Call series of books.
language: English
title: On Call Psychiatry: On Call Series
titlecomplete: On Call Psychiatry: On Call Series
ratings_count: 13
publisher: Saunders