This book addresses the principals and protocols of on-call psychiatry. It begins with a discussion of approaching the diagnosis and management of on-call problems. It continues with documentation and triage, the mental status exam, safety, telephone consultations, and AIDS and the house officer. The next section focuses on specific, common on call psychiatric conditions, common medical calls, and laboratory-related problems. The appendix features useful information on legal issues, admission orders, pediatric evaluations, commonly prescribed medications, and more. A convenient, practical reference. Part of the On Call series of books.
Features
Features a similar format to the other books in the On Call series. Each chapter has sections on: The Phone Call, Elevator Thoughts (differential diagnosis), Major Threat to Life (life-threatening problems to consider), Bedside (physical exam, vital signs, history), Management Contains an On Call Formulary - listing drugs and drug information specific to each topic. Simple line diagrams help illustrate procedures.
What's New
* Contains considerable revisions throughout the book to keep up with the latest developments in the field of psychiatry and is updated to current licensure standards.
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