Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: A Comprehensive Textbook [Hardcover]

Melvin Lewis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0781724694 | ISBN-13: 978-0781724692 | Publication Date: May 15, 2002 | Edition: Third

The Third Edition of this classic text emphasizes the relationship between basic science and clinical research and integrates scientific principles with the realities of drug interactions. New to this edition are more tables, figures, and algorithms, particularly for treatment protocols. All topics are consistent with DSM-IV and ICD-10 recommendations. The book includes discussion of modern treatment plans, fundamental changes in the patterns of care, and new guidelines for clinical drug regimens in children.

A Brandon-Hill recommended title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1495 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Third edition (May 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781724694
• ISBN-13: 978-0781724692
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,343,671 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Comparing the 2 U.S. Textbooks..., August 6, 2005

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This review is from: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: A Comprehensive Textbook (Hardcover)

One dilemma students, residents, fellows and attendings may have is deciding which of the three english language child psych textbooks to read. This book is more comprehensive than the other American textbook, the American Psychiatric Textbook of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and is a more sophisticated read. For those looking for more depth and a reference this is the one. If you want speed, a more general overview, and an easier read on the eyes choose the other one. The typeface here is smaller (and so in fact its wordcount is much greater, maybe one and a half to twice that of the American Textbook). This book offers more in the way of material beyond the basics of diagnosis and treatment, such as in depth material about genetics and neurodevelopment or a number of chapters covering allied professions or closely related fields (school, legal, international issues, etc,). If your goal is to make it thru a textbook, in your training say, you'll need stamina for this one. (Know thyself: if you're geek enough to consider plowing through a whole textbook, then you'll be more satisfied after reading this one; but if you think you might waver, there is more chance of making it through the other one.)