Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Patients with Schizophrenia [Paperback]

American Psychiatric Association (Author), APA (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0890423091 | ISBN-13: 978-0890423097 | Publication Date: January 15, 1997 | Edition: 1st

Developed by experts on schizophrenia and reviewed by APA members, the "American Psychiatric Association Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Schizophrenia" provides therapists with a set of patient care strategies that should aid their clinical decision making. The guideline describes the best and most appropriate treatments available to patients with schizophrenia, including psychopharmacological treatments, ECT and psychosocial and community interventions. It delineates the process of treatment planning and identifies areas in which research may improve our understanding and management of this condition. This guideline should also help managed care organizations develop more scientifically based and clinically sensitive criteria for the utilization and reimbursement of psychiatric services. Armed with these guidelines, clinicians can improve the care of their patients with schizophrenia and enable them to lead happier and more productive lives.

Editorial Reviews

Review

i highly recommend this book for Registrars in Psychiatry as an exam and early clinical guide -- Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry

Product Details

• Paperback: 146 pages
• Publisher: American Psychiatric Association; 1st edition (January 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890423091
• ISBN-13: 978-0890423097
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,446,250 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)