When Psychological Problems Mask Medical Disorders, Second Edition: A Guide for Psychotherapists
James Morrison
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Paperback. Num Pages: 247 pages. BIC Classification: MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 352.
Widely regarded as a standard clinical resource, this book helps practitioners think outside the mental health box and recognize when a client may need a medical evaluation. Part I provides an accessible overview of symptoms that can be observed in a standard mental status examination and may point to medical illness. Engaging case vignettes and interviewing pointers help readers hone their diagnostic skills. Part II presents concise facts--including basic medical information and physical and mental symptoms--on more than 60 diseases and syndromes. An easy-to-read chart in Part III cross-tabulates all of the disorders and symptoms for quick reference and comparison. ... Read more
Widely regarded as a standard clinical resource, this book helps practitioners think outside the mental health box and recognize when a client may need a medical evaluation. Part I provides an accessible overview of symptoms that can be observed in a standard mental status examination and may point to medical illness. Engaging case vignettes and interviewing pointers help readers hone their diagnostic skills. Part II presents concise facts--including basic medical information and physical and mental symptoms--on more than 60 diseases and syndromes. An easy-to-read chart in Part III cross-tabulates all of the disorders and symptoms for quick reference and comparison. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Guilford Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
247
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781462521760
SKU
V9781462521760
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99-3
About James Morrison
James Morrison, MD, is Affiliate Professor of Psychiatry at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. He has extensive experience in both the private and public sectors. With his acclaimed practical books--including DSM-5 Made Easy; Diagnosis Made Easier, Second Edition; The First Interview, Fourth Edition; Interviewing Children and Adolescents, Second Edition; and When Psychological Problems Mask Medical Disorders, Second Edition; ... Read more
Reviews for When Psychological Problems Mask Medical Disorders, Second Edition: A Guide for Psychotherapists
This factual, current, and well-written guide is necessary reading for all clinicians who desire to sharpen their diagnostic skills. Morrison addresses the problems presented by psychiatric patients who may suffer from medical disorders, helping the clinician make sense of symptom presentations that are often confusing and on occasion mysterious and baffling. With tables, lists, and detailed explanations, this book establishes ... Read more