The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry

Thirty-two chapters provide the clinician and student preparing for certification with current approaches to all aspects of geriatric mental health. The four main sections consider the basic science of geriatric psychiatry, the diagnostic interview, psychiatric disorders, and their treatment; an overview of the field and forecast of future directions are also presented. The following topics are treated in seven chapters new to this edition: neuropsychological assessment of dementia; movement disorders; personality disorders; agitation and suspiciousness; electroconvulsive therapy; working with the family of the older adult; and legal, ethical, and policy issues. A substantial list of references is included with each chapter. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)