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The Diagnosis and Management of Agitation
Scott Zeller
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Description for The Diagnosis and Management of Agitation
hardcover. A practical guide to the origins and treatment options for agitation, a common symptom of psychiatric and neurologic disorders. Editor(s): Zeller, Scott L.; Nordstrom, Kimberley; Wilson, Michael P. Num Pages: 300 pages, 6 b/w illus. BIC Classification: MMH; MMJ; MMK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 560.
A common symptom of psychiatric and medical disorders, agitation often appears in a variety of medical environments. This practical guide explores the origins of the condition and the differing approaches and treatments available. The biology of agitation is discussed, followed by specific chapters on substance abuse, medical causes, personality disorders, and treatment in pediatrics and the elderly. Treatment options including psychiatric work-ups, medical work-ups, psychopharmacology, de-escalation, and calming techniques are provided. The complexities of legal issues, patients' rights, and prehospital settings are also addressed, providing physicians, nurses, and mental health workers with a comprehensive resource in providing safe, focused, and ... Read more
A common symptom of psychiatric and medical disorders, agitation often appears in a variety of medical environments. This practical guide explores the origins of the condition and the differing approaches and treatments available. The biology of agitation is discussed, followed by specific chapters on substance abuse, medical causes, personality disorders, and treatment in pediatrics and the elderly. Treatment options including psychiatric work-ups, medical work-ups, psychopharmacology, de-escalation, and calming techniques are provided. The complexities of legal issues, patients' rights, and prehospital settings are also addressed, providing physicians, nurses, and mental health workers with a comprehensive resource in providing safe, focused, and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
292
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781107148123
SKU
V9781107148123
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About Scott Zeller
Scott L. Zeller is Vice President for Psychiatry, CEP America and Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of California, Riverside. He has designed and developed emergency psychiatry programs across the USA, and he was a lead author on both the USA and International Best Practices guidelines publications for the treatment and evaluation of agitation. His work to improve care for ... Read more
Reviews for The Diagnosis and Management of Agitation
'Accessible, straight-forward, well-researched and well-organized, The Diagnosis and Management of Agitation is an essential primer on how psychiatrists can address patients who demonstrate agitation. With this book as a guide, we can hope to see many improved outcomes in the future.' Douglas Strassler, Psychoatry Advisor (www.psychiatryadvisor.com) 'Accessible, straight-forward, well-researched and well-organized, The Diagnosis and Management of Agitation is an essential ... Read more