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 effective treatment.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13
9781107148123
eBay Product ID (ePID)
232392145
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Clinical Psychology
Author
Scott L. Zeller, Kimberly D. Nordstrom, Michael P. Wilson
Publication Name
The Diagnosis and Management of Agitation
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Medicine, Psychology
Publication Year
2017
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
292 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
242mm
Item Width
162mm
Item Weight
560g
Additional Product Features
Editor
Michael P. Wilson, Kimberly D. Nordstrom, Scott L. Zeller