The Fundamentals of Clinical Neuropsychiatry (Contemporary Neurology) [Hardcover]

Michael Alan Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0195130375 | ISBN-13: 978-0195130379 | Edition: 1

Increasingly, psychiatrists make little distinction between psychiatric and neurologic disorders, considering them all as dysfunctions of the central nervous system. This is a practical how to book intended primarily for trainees and practicing clinicians unfamiliar with the relatively new field of neuropsychiatry. It is written as the author might teach the material during clinical rounds and in small group seminars. In a clear and engaging style, he explains what to do and how to do it, giving the rationale for each step, and synthesizing neuropsychiatric principles with practical guidelines for diagnosis and management of adult patients. Many tables are included for quick reference and to help the reader to quickly see the big picture of a given topic. The book covers personality and personality disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, psychiatric disorders, alcohol and substance abuse, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury and stroke, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, headache and violence. It can be used as an introductory text for psychiatric residents, medical students, and others who care for persons with behavioral disorders. It can also be used as a clinical manual or reference by practitioners in psychiatry and neurology.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This informal, practical guide to clinical neuropsychiatry is a synthesis of the latest research findings with the principles of diagnosis treatment"Ioody's

"The author does a great job of showing how to apply the neuropsychiatric perspective to all types of patients.... The guide can easily be incorporated into residents current diagnosis and treatment schemes. While reference texts and journal articles abound, practical guides for the clinician are lacking. This book fills that need."--Doddy's Review

"The Fundamentals of Clinical Neuropsychiatry is a clear, comprehensive and very useful portrayal of the current state of neuropsychiatric and psychiatric knowledge. It also highlights the work that needs to be done in the future. We should all be grateful that Dr. Taylor has made the effort to summarize his considerable knowledge and experience."--Gary J. Tucker, MD, and Paul E. Holtzheimer, MD, in Neuropsychiatry, Neuropsychology, and Behavioral Neurology

About the Author

Michael Alan Taylor is at The Chicago Medical School.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 513 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (June 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195130375
• ISBN-13: 978-0195130379
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,390,787 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Fundamentals of Clinical Neuropsychiatry, July 4, 2000

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This review is from: The Fundamentals of Clinical Neuropsychiatry (Contemporary Neurology) (Hardcover)

Dr Taylor wrote the book for physicians who take care of their psychiatric patients. I use it in my practice as a superb resource of advice based on years of clinical experience, scientific research and ... common sence. Perfect for you, if you are the person who desires to take care of patients in the best way - wise and humane. Have fun reading it !

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars move on, June 14, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Fundamentals of Clinical Neuropsychiatry (Contemporary Neurology) (Hardcover)

This is not a reference text, rather an idiosyncratic outline of one clinician's practice. As that it is fine. But recommendations are not really state-of-the-art and there are numerous subjects inadequately covered. My criticism might be too harsh for something labelled "Fundamentals," but the introduction and table of contents imply a depth this book does not have.