Kaplan and Sadock's Study Guide and Self-Examination Review in Psychiatry (STUDY GUIDE/SELF EXAM REV/ SYNOPSIS OF PSYCHIATRY (KAPLANS)) [Paperback]

Benjamin J. Sadock (Author), Virginia A. Sadock (Author), Ze'ev Levin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0781780438 | ISBN-13: 978-0781780438 | Publication Date: May 16, 2007 | Edition: Eighth

Whether it's used in conjunction with Kaplan and Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry, Tenth Edition or as a stand-alone review book, this study guide is an excellent aid in preparing for boards and other psychiatry exams and in reinforcing your knowledge. It offers chapter overviews of Synopsis, Tenth Edition and over 1,600 multiple-choice questions with discussions of correct and incorrect answers. The study guide includes terms and definitions consistent with DSM-IV-TR and ICD-10 and case studies with diagnostic and treatment strategy suggestions, as well as tables, figures, and test-taking hints.

Product Details

• Paperback: 468 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Eighth edition (May 16, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781780438
• ISBN-13: 978-0781780438
• Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 7.5 x 10.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #362,881 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars NOT Recommended for MOC exam, March 14, 2009

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Douglas (Marshalltown, Iowa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kaplan and Sadock's Study Guide and Self-Examination Review in Psychiatry (STUDY GUIDE/SELF EXAM REV/ SYNOPSIS OF PSYCHIATRY (KAPLANS)) (Paperback)

The ABPN Maintenance of Certification (MOC) exam covered adult clinical psychiatry. There was very little child psychiatry on the exam but a substantial proportion of this book is devoted to child psych. Also the exam covered virtually nothing on theoretical concepts (development, etc.) and had very little relating to the basic skills that are covered in first few chapters of this book. I read this book end-to-end and it was not the best use of my time. If you are preparing for MOC, would suggest focusing on DSM criteria, meds, substance abuse, legal issues, defense mechanisms, reproductive issues, HIV, delirium, and associated medical conditions. If you are practicing adult psychiatry full time and are up to date, you won't need to do too much preparation for this exam. The other problem with this book is it has SEVERAL mistakes and contradictions. Someone needs to go back over this carefully and correct them. It might be OK for the initial certification exam (except has very little neurology), but it is a waste of time for the MOC.

16 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun! And educational!, March 26, 2000

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libby watch (Tel Aviv, Israel) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Study Guide and Self-Examination Review for Kaplan & Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry (Paperback)

This is an excellent companion to Kaplan and Saddock. I found the toxicology review particularly helpful. The questions are sometimes too detailed but very thought provoking. Good for any behavioral science/ psych course.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Psychiatry Textbook for Residency, January 31, 2007

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Priya Darshan "drbajpayi" (NY,USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kaplan and Sadock's Study Guide and Self-Examination Review in Psychiatry (Paperback)

Excellent text, great explanations, easy to read, much better than the full edition .I used it all along during my Residency training.