{"product_id":"9781119956662","title":"Principles and Practice of Geriatric Psychiatry","description":"The renowned \u003ci\u003ePrinciples and Practice of Geriatric Psychiatry\u003c\/i\u003e, now in its third edition, addresses the social and biological concepts of geriatric mental health from an international perspective. Featuring contributions by distinguished authors from around the world, the book offers a distinctive angle on issues in this continually developing discipline. \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrinciples and Practice of Geriatric Psychiatry\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive review of:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003egeriatric psychiatry spanning both psychiatric and non-psychiatric disorders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003escientific advances in service development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003especific clinical dilemmas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew chapters on:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003egenetics of aging\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esomatoform disorders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eepidemiology of substance abuse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esomatoform disorders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecare of the dying patient\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuing the practice of earlier editions, the major sections of the book address aging, diagnosis and assessment and clinical conditions, incorporating an engaging discussion on substance abuse and schizophrenic disorders. Shorter sections include the presentation of mental illness in elderly people from different cultures—one of the most popular sections in previous editions. Learning and behavioural studies, as well as models of geriatric psychiatry practice, are covered extensively. This book provides a detailed overview of the entire range of mental illness in old age, presented within an accessible format.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrinciples and Practice of Geriatric Psychiatry\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential read for psychiatrists, geriatricians, neurologists and psychologists. It is of particular use for instructors of general psychiatry programs and their residents.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47118678294768,"sku":"9781119956662","price":296.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781119956662_p0.jpg?v=1769891045","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781119956662","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}