Geriatric Psychiatry Fact Book
by
Rehan Aziz
ISBN: 9798989326457
Publication Date: 2024
Essential Clinical Knowledge at Your Fingertips: High-yield, evidence-based information designed for busy clinicians working with older adults.
Easy Access to Critical Topics: Covers dementia, depression, delirium, anxiety, psychosis, agitation, insomnia, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, legal issues, and more. All organized for quick reference.
Real-World Application: Practical tips, case vignettes, and tables help you immediately apply knowledge in clinical settings.
Age-Specific Guidance: Contains insights on diagnosis and management nuances unique to older adult populations.
Medication Safety and Dosing in Older People: Up-to-date recommendations on psychotropics, including dosing, potential drug interactions, and side effect mitigation.
Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: Learn strategies for recognizing and managing agitation, psychosis, depression, and apathy in people with neurocognitive disorders.