Mental Health in Older People in Practice |
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| Author:
| Burns, Allistair
Purandare, Nitin
Craig, Sarah |
| ISBN: | 978-1-85315-515-4 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2002 |
| Publisher: | Hodder Education Group
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $35.00 |
Book Description:
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As the percentage of the total population that is over 65 years old continues to increase, so will the number of cases of dementia, depression and other mental health complaints. This concise book provides information on the diagnosis and management of various mental health disorders, the members of the multidisciplinary team and the legal and ethical issues surrounding the subject. The book also includes many of the psychiatric assessments and rating scales that are used by clinicians...
More DescriptionAs the percentage of the total population that is over 65 years old continues to increase, so will the number of cases of dementia, depression and other mental health complaints. This concise book provides information on the diagnosis and management of various mental health disorders, the members of the multidisciplinary team and the legal and ethical issues surrounding the subject. The book also includes many of the psychiatric assessments and rating scales that are used by clinicians as diagnostic tools.