Forensic Medicine

Forensic Medicine
Author: Jason Payne-James
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 856
Release: 2003
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781841100265

This multi-author, multinational book has provided a source of information about the forensic aspects of medicine and related fields for those currently involved in the clinical and pathologic aspects of health care, forensic assessment, investigation and diagnosis for victims, assailants and others involved in police or judicial systems.

Practical Approaches to Forensic Mental Health Testimony

Practical Approaches to Forensic Mental Health Testimony
Author: Thomas G. Gutheil
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2008
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780781772136

Prepared by two of the fields leading scholars and practitioners, this original work cuts through dense forensic mental health theory and addresses the concrete approaches to ethical and effective testimony that experts need in court. Rich in examples of courtroom dialogue, this text shows how to avoid the common pitfalls and various traps that experts so frequently encounter.

The Complete MRCPsych

The Complete MRCPsych
Author: Ashok Patel
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 457
Release: 2006-01-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0340908106

Studying for the MRCPsych exams can seem a daunting prospect, especially when faced with the vast amounts of literature available to help, but this book offers a complete solution in the form of a thoroughly comprehensive guide to the Part II Exam. Completely up to date and taking in the recent changes to the exam, the book reflects the exam format and content extremely accurately. Written by an experienced examiner with contributions from trainees, the book combines these elements to ensure that it is the perfect revision companion for any psychiatrist preparing for the MRCPsych Part II.

Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry

Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry
Author: David Semple
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 961
Release: 2013-02-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0191015903

Fully revised and updated for the new edition, the Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry provides the most up-to-date information clinically relevant to the doctor on the ground. Using a presentation-based format it provides detailed advice on clinical decision making after diagnosis. This handbook is an indispensable companion for any professional working in psychiatric medicine. Covering all major psychiatric conditions and sub-specialties, this handbook provides practical and comprehensive guidelines and in-depth coverage of psychiatric assessment, psychopathology, evidence-based practice, therapeutic issues, and transcultural psychiatry. It is indexed alphabetically by ICD-10 / DSM-IV classification codes and acute presentations for quick access. It reflects the recent major changes to psychiatric training and examination as well as the latest drug information. Reviewed by experienced clinicians, and revised by Specialist Trainees, this handbook not only gives expert advice for psychiatry professionals, but is also directly relevant to trainees in psychiatry. For the third edition, new information includes guidance on Adult ADHD, information on new drugs of abuse (e,g, GBL, GHB, mephodrone), and clinical decision-making in the prison setting. With such broad coverage and depth of guidance, this is the must-have pocket guide for all professionals and trainees working in psychiatry.

The Evolution of Forensic Psychiatry

The Evolution of Forensic Psychiatry
Author: Dr Robert Sadoff
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2015-06-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199393443

Dr. Robert Sadoff's The Evolution of Forensic Psychiatry is extraordinarily unique in that it is not intended to be a textbook or a guide to forensic psychiatry. Instead, this book is a fascinating mix of historical beginnings, current developments, representative subspecialties of psychiatry, and several allied disciplines and their impact on forensic psychiatry. Furthermore, it also includes neuroscientific research and how it translates to civic and criminal case work. Judges, attorneys, law professors and a police scientist all weigh in on the influence of the interdisciplinary research these forensic scientists have had on the justice system. Featuring case examples and research conducted by the professionals who have had the greatest influence on the growth of the field of forensic psychiatry, they lead the discussion on the various aspects and issues of the discipline's impact on the criminal justice system. Dr. Sadoff and his team have set out to improve the phases of criminal procedures as they impact our community at large.

Memory Disorders in Psychiatric Practice

Memory Disorders in Psychiatric Practice
Author: German E. Berrios
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 538
Release: 2000-03-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780521576710

Memory complaints are a frequent feature of psychiatric disorder, even in the absence of organic disease. In this practical reference for the clinician, first published in 2000, German Berrios and John Hodges lead an international team of eminent psychiatrists, behavioural neurologists and clinical psychologists to focus on the psychiatric and organic aspects of memory disorders from the perspective of the multidisciplinary memory clinic. These disorders include organic syndromes such as the dementias, the amnesic syndrome and transient amnestic states, and also psychiatric aspects of memory disorders in the functional psychoses. Among the specific topics reviewed are the paramnesias, conditions such as déjà vu, flashbulb and flashback memories, and the problems of recovered, false and feigned memories. Throwing light on established conditions, and also introducing two new syndromes, this book makes a major contribution to the understanding and clinical management of memory disorders in psychiatry, neuropsychology and other disciplines.

Offenders, Deviants or Patients?

Offenders, Deviants or Patients?
Author: Herschel Prins
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2012-10-12
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1135447314

This third edition of Offenders, Deviants or Patients? is aimed specifically at understanding the social context of the serious criminal offender who is deemed to be mentally abnormal. Using up-to-date case examples, Herschel Prins examines the relationship between abnormality and criminal behaviour, the extent to which this relationship is used or misused in the criminal courts, and the various facilities that are currently available for the management/incarceration of offenders/patients. Offenders, Deviants or Patients? will be invaluable to all those who come into contact with serious offenders, as well as those studying crime or criminal behaviour.

How to Pass the MRCPsych CASC

How to Pass the MRCPsych CASC
Author: Andrew Iles
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2010-03-04
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0199571708

Following the recent changes to the psychiatry training curriculum by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, this book has been written to offer revision support for the new Clinical Assessment of Skills and Competencies (CASC) exam.