Psychiatric Drugs Explained

Healy, David MD

Book Information
Edition:	5th
Publisher:	Churchill Livingstone
ISBN:	0-7020-2997-1 (0702029971)
ISBN-13:	978-0-7020-2997-4 (9780702029974)
New Edition:	0-7020-4508-X
Format:	British
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2009
Publish Date:	12/08
Weight:	1.36 Lbs.
Pages:	335
Carton Quantity:	22
Subject Class:	PRM (Pharmacology)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 10 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
Discipline:	Pharmacology
Subject Definition:	Mental Disorders-Drug Therapy; Psychotropic Drug
NLM Class:	QV 39
LC Class:	RM315
Abstract:	The new edition of this book will continue to provide a comprehensive and clear guide to the uses, benefits and impact of psychotropic drugs. The major drug categories are listed and the clinical uses, modes of action and side eddects of principal drugs in each category are described. The text provides drug names in generic as well as both UK and US tradenames. In addition to a comprehensive review of drug treatment organised by condition, the text also addresses important issues for professionals and their clients concerning consent, liability and the management of side effects and withdrawal. The book provides a readable reference source of essential information for professionals to work with their clients in considering treatment options. This edition has been completely revised and updated to include new drugs and treatment options and continues to address the key concerns for health care professionals around compliance, partnerships in treatment options and issues of accountability.

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