Companion to Psychiatric Studies, 8th Edition

Editors :
Eve C Johnstone & David Cunningham Owens & Stephen M Lawrie & Andrew M McIntosh & Michael D. Sharpe
* 2011 BMA Book Awards - Highly Commended in Psychiatry * A new edition of a classic textbook now published for the first time with colour. Covering the entire subject area [both basic sciences and clinical practice] in an easily accessible manner, t ...view more
* 2011 BMA Book Awards - Highly Commended in Psychiatry * A new edition of a classic textbook now published for the first time with colour. Covering the entire subject area [both basic sciences and clinical practice] in an easily accessible manner, the book is ideal for psychiatry trainees, especially candidates for postgraduate psychiatry exams, and qualified psychiatrists.
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* 2011 BMA Book Awards - Highly Commended in Psychiatry * A new edition of a classic textbook now published for the first time with colour. Covering the entire subject area [both basic sciences and clinical practice] in an easily accessible manner, the book is ideal for psychiatry trainees, especially candidates for postgraduate psychiatry exams, and qualified psychiatrists.

New to this edition
  • Expanded section on psychology – including social psychology – to reflect the latest MRCPych examination format
  • Discussion of capacity and its relationship to new legislation
  • Text updated in full to reflect the new Mental Health Acts
  • Relevant chapters now include discussion of core competencies and the practical skills required for the MRCPsych examination
  • Includes a section on the wider role of the psychiatrist – including teaching and supervision, lifelong learning, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team (including dealing with conflict, discipline and complaints)
  • Includes new chapter on transcultural aspects of psychiatry
  • Enhanced discussion of the use of the best current management options, both pharmacological and psychotherapeutic, the latter including CBT (including its use in the treatment of psychosis) and group, couple and family therapy.

Key Features
  • New edition of a classic text with a strongly evidenced-based approach to both the basic sciences and clinical psychiatry
  • Contains useful summary boxes to allow rapid access to complex information
  • Comprehensive and authoritative resource written by contributors to ensure complete accuracy and currency of information
  • Logical and accessible writing style gives ready access to key information
  • Ideal for MRCPsych candidates and qualified psychiatrists

Author Information
Edited by Eve C Johnstone, CBE, MD FRCP(Glasgow and Edinburgh) FRCPsych FMedSci FRSE, Professor of Psychiatry and Head of the Division of Psychiatry, University of Edinburgh, UK; David Cunningham Owens, MD(Hons), FRCP, FRCPsych, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Division of Psychiatry, University of Edinburgh, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Edinburgh, UK; Stephen M Lawrie, MD(Hons) HonFRCP(Ed) FRCPsych, Head, Division of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Sciences, University of Edinburgh; Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, UK; Andrew M McIntosh, BSc(Hons) MSc MPhil MD MBChB MRCPsych, Clinical Reader in Psychiatry & Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist, Division of Psychiatry, University of Edinburgh, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Edinburgh, UK; Michael D. Sharpe, MA MD MB FRCP FRCP(Edin) FRCPsych, Professor of Psychological Medicine, University of Oxford; Honorary Professor, University of Edinburgh and Honorary Consultant in Psychological Medicine to Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK