Massachusetts General Hospital handbook of general hospital psychiatry
By: [edited by] Theodore A. Stern ... [et al.].
Contributors: Stern, Theodore A.; Massachusetts General Hospital.
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: Mosby
Published: 2004
Place of publication: [Saint Louis]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 827
Subjects: Psychiatric consultation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Hospital patients -- Mental health -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Sick -- Psychology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Mental Disorders.; Hospitalization.; Patients -- psychology.; Psychology, Medical.; Referral and Consultation.
Genres: Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Other titles: Handbook of general hospital psychiatry
Description: Offers expert guidance on diagnosing and treating the psychiatric problems of the in-hospital, medically ill patient. It features practical advice on how to manage both adults and children who are coping with life-threatening illnesses, chronic disease, disfigurement, and more. Readers will also find advice on commonly found but difficult to manage problems such as depression, anxiety, and delirium.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.