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\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePsychiatry Algorithms for Primary Care \u003c/i\u003eis a practical, quick reference guide to psychiatric assessment and mental healthcare in general practice. Providing algorithms informed by evidence-based guidelines, this easy-to-use resource helps busy medical and healthcare professionals quickly assess mental health problems, make informed treatment decisions, and understand when referrals to specialist mental health services are appropriate. Drawing from their extensive experience in general practice and psychiatry, the authors provide clear and authoritative guidance on a wide range of common psychiatric disorders, complex scenarios, and special considerations.  \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnique visual management algorithms define assessment, diagnosis, investigations and management for each condition, including Bipolar Affective Disorder, Psychosis, Depression, Dementia, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Up-to-date information on medication choices and counselling strategies is found throughout the text. Designed for informing swift clinical decisions in demanding primary care settings, this indispensable reference guide:  \u003c/p\u003e \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: medium; margin-top: 0in; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; cursor: text; overflow: visible;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; cursor: text; overflow: visible;\"\u003eConforms to the diagnostic criteria in the current edition of the World Health Organization\u0026rsquo;s\u003ci\u003e International Classification of Diseases\u003c/i\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; cursor: text; overflow: visible;\"\u003eContains algorithms informed by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych), and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; cursor: text; overflow: visible;\"\u003eExplores common complaints that can suggest psychological or psychiatric disorders, such as insomnia and fatigue \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; cursor: text; overflow: visible;\"\u003eOutlines special mental health considerations related to children, intellectual disability, autism, the elderly, and pregnancy \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; cursor: text; overflow: visible;\"\u003eIncludes appendices covering commonly prescribed drugs and physical examinations for patients with severe mental illness \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; cursor: text; overflow: visible;\"\u003eFeatures numerous self-assessment questions and links to online reference tools for General Practitioners \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePsychiatry Algorithms for Primary Care \u003c/i\u003eis a much-needed resource for medical students and trainees, physicians and healthcare professionals in general practice, nurse practitioners, and practitioners in other fields such as urgent care and emergency medicine.  \u003c/p\u003e |
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