\u003cp\u003e* 2011 BMA Book Awards - Highly Commended in Psychiatry *\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA 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. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eNew edition of a classic text with a strongly evidenced-based approach to both the basic sciences and clinical psychiatry \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eContains useful summary boxes to allow rapid access to complex information \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eComprehensive and authoritative resource written by contributors to ensure complete accuracy and currency of information \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLogical and accessible writing style gives ready access to key information \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Ideal for MRCPsych candidates and qualified psychiatrists\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eExpanded section on psychology â including social psychology â to reflect the latest MRCPych examination format \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDiscussion of capacity and its relationship to new legislation \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eText updated in full to reflect the new Mental Health Acts \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRelevant chapters now include discussion of core competencies and the practical skills required for the MRCPsych examination \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncludes a section on the wider role of the psychiatrist â including teaching and supervision, lifelong learning, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team (including dealing with conflict, discipline and complaints) \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncludes new chapter on transcultural aspects of psychiatry \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEnhanced 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.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e
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