Massachusetts General Hospital 1000 Psychiatry Questions & Annotated Answers [Paperback]

Theodore A. Stern (Author), John B. Herman (Author)

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Publication Date: February 27, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0071432019 | ISBN-13: 978-0071432016 | Edition: 1

Based on the leading annual review course in psychiatry, this review is perfect for psychiatry students and practicing psychiatrists in preparation for their board exams. Features over 300 case studies and 1,200 questions with comprehensive rationales for correct and incorrect answers.

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A COMPLETE AND EFFECTIVE Q & A REVIEW FOR BOARD EXAMS!

1000 EVIDENCE-BASED, BOARD-STYLE QUESTIONS WITH ANNOTATED ANSWERS!

Developed from Massachusetts General Hospital’s renowned review course in psychiatry, this is the ultimate study tool for certification, re-certification, in-service exams, CME–or for use as a clinical refresher. It’s the perfect complement to Stern & Herman’s PSYCHIATRY UPDATE & BOARD PREPARATION, 2/E (see more about this title below).

Designed to meet the curriculum requirements of the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, this comprehensive review utilizes a battery of board-style questions–1000 in all--accompanied by a concise explanation of correct and incorrect answers–that help to hone your diagnostic and therapeutic skills and further reinforce your comprehension of even the most difficult topics.
*Thorough preparation for board exams
*Evidence-based focus mirrors the composition and “feel” of boards
*1000 exam-style questions reflect the content and structure of written boards
*New psychopharmacological advances in every chapter
*Complete coverage of the adult, adolescent, and pediatric patient
*The most recent DSM-IV terminology

Current, comprehensive, and authoritative, Massachusetts General Hospital 1000 Psychiatry Questions and Annotated Answers provides you with the confidence, skills, and knowledge you need to excel on written and oral exams.

Also available: Stern/Herman: Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Update & Board Preparation, 2/e (ISBN 0-07-141000-7)–Features an outline review PLUS over 400 board-style questions for certification and re-certification exams!

About the Author

Theodore A. Stern, M.D. Associate Professor of Psychiatry Harvard Medical School Chief, Psychiatry Consultation Service Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA

John Herman, M.D. Associate Professor of Psychiatry Harvard Medical School Director of General Psychiatry Residency Training Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA

Stern and Herman represent two of the leading figures in clinical psychiatry today. Their combined CVs boast over 400 papers published in peer review journals, and they are the organizers and main presenters of the leading annual psychiatry review course.

Product Details

• Paperback: 231 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (February 27, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071432019
• ISBN-13: 978-0071432016
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #714,832 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars this is a joke in the name of bord review, August 8, 2004

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This review is from: Massachusetts General Hospital 1000 Psychiatry Questions & Annotated Answers (Paperback)

The questions are ridiculously simple, and does not reflect the boards in terms of presentation, complexity and content. Even as a study guide it's focus is not evenly distributed, because that's what you need when you are prepaing for Part I.

I gave it 3 stars only because it has it's own niche. There are not many question books to use before taking the Part I.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Questions are generally either too easy, or overly detailed, unfortunately not that helpful, September 3, 2011

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This review is from: Massachusetts General Hospital 1000 Psychiatry Questions & Annotated Answers (Paperback)

Some of the neurology questions have errors (I used Kaufman's Clinical neurology for Psychiatrists as a Cross reference). The psychiatric questions are generally too easy, or have overly detailed and irrelevant facts, for example question 381. True/False "According to DSM IV, a traumatic event may involve witnessing a traumatic occurence", answer True, obviously.

Question 366 True False: "Use of valproic acid is associated with less than a two to three percent risk of NTD following 1st trimester exposure". Answer: False its about 5%"

Bottom line: Probably not worth your time or money. Low yield. I was quite dissapointed in this review material.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Biased, December 2, 2009

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Justin Reilly, esq. (Boulder, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Massachusetts General Hospital 1000 Psychiatry Questions & Annotated Answers (Paperback)

Two of the four questions on ME (CFS) show a bias that toward thinking it is a psychiatric illness. Things like "search for serious and treatable illnesses" and "tell the patient about the role of inactivity in causing fatigue" among others. Advocating more activity to an ME patient often results in increased morbidity because of post exertional malaise.

There are oven 4,000 articles in peer reviewed medical journals showing significant biological pathology in ME.