By Manley Myrl R. S. - Psychiatry Clerkship Guide: 2nd (second) Edition Unknown Binding

by Myrl R.S. Manley (Author)

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This practical, pocket-sized reference provides guidance on the core clinical information essential for rotating through a psychiatry clerkship. Divided into three sections, the text outlines the practical skills and procedures needed on rotation. It organizes clinical discussions by presentations (symptom, sign, or abnormal lab value), and presents discussions of problems organized by specific diagnosis. Key FeaturesFeatures the experience of practitioners from Bellevue Hospital, one of the premier centers for psychiatry. Outlines practical skills and procedures needed for rotations. Organizes clinical discussion by presentation (by symptom, sign, or abnormal lab value).Discusses problems organized by specific diagnosis. Covers the common problems and disorders a student is likely to encounter. Organizes material according to the types of questions students will be asked on rounds. Uses special boxes throughout text to present Key Points to remember. Lists learning objectives at start of each chapter. Includes "Practice Cases" to depict actual demonstrations of clinical problems. Tests the readers' mastery of the material and prepares them for clinical exams with a multiple choice exam at end of book