{"product_id":"handbook-of-old-age-liaison-psychiatry-paperback-softback-9781108408516","title":"Handbook of Old Age Liaison Psychiatry (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108408516","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHandbook of Old Age Liaison Psychiatry\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA handbook on the assessment and management of psychiatric disorders and psychological wellbeing of older people in hospital settings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGeorge Tadros (Edited by), George Crowther (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108408516, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 11 April 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e346 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 15.5 x 1.8 cm, 0.53 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'While other texts on geriatric psychiatry are available, this book addresses the liaison role of the psychiatry professional in hospitals. Its concise writing and additional resources give it an advantage for a variety of mental health professionals, from students to seasoned professionals.' Timothy J. Legg, Doody's Reviews\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis essential new handbook provides practical and essential information on old age liaison psychiatry in the general hospital setting, for use in everyday practice. Covering the assessment and management of older people's mental health, it addresses the most common day-to-day clinical presentations and conditions. The book provides a unique and valuable insight into the emotional and psychological challenges that older people and their families face in hospital, when dealing with both physical health and social crises. Featuring contributions from a range of experts from diverse medical and psychiatric specialities on topics such as service development, use of technology, ethical issues, safeguarding procedures and evidence-based practice for effective management. The book shines a light on the integration of mental and physical health for older people and the importance of managing all aspects of care, alongside the impact of each on mental health. An essential guide for hospital clinicians across all specialties.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction: geriatric medicine and old age psychiatry Rob Wears\u003cbr\u003e 1. Psychological well-being in later life Dr Andrew Papadopoulos\u003cbr\u003e 2. The epidemiology of mental illness in older people in acute hospitals\u003cbr\u003e a growing challenge for the liaison psychiatrist Christiana Elisha-Aboh and George Crowther\u003cbr\u003e 3. Elderly friendly environment Khalid Ali\u003cbr\u003e 4. Communication with older people Sarmishtha Bhattacharyya and Susan Benbow\u003cbr\u003e 5. Privacy and dignity in acute hospitals Eve Braithwaite and Sean Ninan\u003cbr\u003e 6. Liaison psychiatry and law Hugh Series\u003cbr\u003e 7. Safeguarding adults Sarah Murphy and Sabeena Pheerunggee\u003cbr\u003e 8. Carers needs\u003cbr\u003e during and after admission David Jolley, Brenda Roe and Caroline Sutcliffe\u003cbr\u003e 9. Dementia and related disorders Farooq Khan and Dr Ayesha Bangash\u003cbr\u003e 10. Causes and management of BPSD in acute hospitals Ravinder Kaur Hayer and George Tadros\u003cbr\u003e 11. Delirium Mani Santhana Krishnan, Josie Jenkinson and Rashi Negi\u003cbr\u003e 12. Depression and associated disorders Wendy Burn, George Crowther and Eimear Devlin\u003cbr\u003e 13. Suicide assessment and management Peter Byrne and Cate Bailey\u003cbr\u003e 14. Fear and anxiety in acute settings Andrew Papdobopoulos, Osama Refaat and George Tadros\u003cbr\u003e 15. Late onset psychosis and related disorders Simon Thacker and Katie Ward\u003cbr\u003e 16. Drug and alcohol misuse in older people Tony Rao and Cathy Symonds\u003cbr\u003e 17. Perioperative medical management of elderly patients Atef Michael and Nonyelum Obiechina\u003cbr\u003e 18. Parkinson's disease and degenerative neurological disorders Sally Jones\u003cbr\u003e 19. Comprehensive geriatric assessment Khalid Ali\u003cbr\u003e 20. Interface with community services Ben Underwood, Rosalind Tandy and Emad Sidhom\u003cbr\u003e 21. Psychometric scales in elderly care Tareq Qassem.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Clinical psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Clinical psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Clinical%20psychology%20%5BMMJ%5D%22\"\u003eMMJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52460654231832,"sku":"9781108408516","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781108408516i.jpg?v=1785456941","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/handbook-of-old-age-liaison-psychiatry-paperback-softback-9781108408516","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}