Revision Notes in Psychiatry, Third Edition

Revision Notes in Psychiatry, Third Edition continues to provide a clear and contemporary summary of clinical psychiatry and the scientific fundamentals of the discipline. It is an essential study aid for all those preparing for postgraduate examinations in psychiatry and a superb reference for practising psychiatrists.
Structured to follow the entire MRCPsych exam syllabus, the book covers the following key areas, along with the CACS examination:
Paper 1:
General and adult psychiatric disorder
History and mental state examination
Cognitive assessment
Neurology and psychology for psychiatrists
Psychopathology
History of psychiatry and psychiatric ethics
Paper 2:
Psychopharmacology
Neurobiology for psychiatrists
Psychiatric genetics
Epidemiology
Advanced psychological processes and treatments
Paper 3:
Critical appraisal
Learning disability
Child and adolescent psychiatry
Old age psychiatry
Forensic psychiatry
Consultation liaison psychiatry
Neuropsychiatry
Psychosexual medicine
Fully updated with recent references and many additional figures, this third edition features a wealth of new material (including NICE guidelines) and updates the DSM-IV-TR criteria to the new DSM-5. Designed to meet the needs of today's candidates, Revision Notes in Psychiatry, Third Edition continues to provide a source of trusted expert information to ensure examination success for all those taking higher examinations in psychiatry.