Geriatric Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry by Marc Agronin, published by Oxford University Press in 2022, is a comprehensive resource tailored for clinicians navigating the complexities of geriatric mental health. This 320-page volume focuses on managing conditions prevalent in older adults, particularly those with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders. It offers insights into diagnosing and treating anxiety, depression, psychosis, apathy, and agitation, emphasizing the unique considerations required in later life.
Readers will find detailed chapters that include clinical case vignettes and additional resources, enhancing their understanding of various psychiatric conditions in elderly patients. The book addresses common issues encountered in psychiatric settings while providing a framework for effective treatment strategies. Geriatric Psychiatry serves as an authoritative guide for healthcare professionals seeking to improve their practice in the field of geriatric psychiatry, particularly in relation to developmental and aging-related challenges.
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Part of the What Do I Do Now? Psychiatry series, Geriatric Psychiatry offers comprehensive expertise for clinicians seeking answers for how to manage complex situations in geriatric psychiatry, with a focus on individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders. This volume addresses conditions common to all psychiatric settings as well as features that must be factored into diagnosis and treatment in later life for anxiety, depression, psychosis, apathy, and agitation. Chapters feature brief clinical case vignettes and further resources for topics in neurocognitive disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use in elderly patients.
An authoritative guide for clinicians facing an aging population, Geriatric Psychiatry provides clear answers to some of the most complex situations in geriatric psychiatric care.
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