Comprehensive review of geriatric psychiatry. Edited by J. Sadavoy, L. W. Lazarus and L. F. Jarvik. American psychiatric press, Washington, DC, 1991. No. of pages: 592. Price: $58.50

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• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 1991
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 101 KB
• Volume: 6
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0885-6230
• DOI: 10.1002/gps.930061209

✦ Synopsis

The text, which lives up to its title, seems especially designed to help those studying for certification in geriatric psychiatry, as it is comprehensive and also contains a self-assessment section of multiple choice questions on the areas covered. Over 50 contributors, among them some of the most highly regarded researchers and clinicians in the field of geriatric psychiatry, enhance the quality of material covered. Unlike many multi-authored texts, this one has been actively and constructively edited, with much cross-referencing that cuts down on the duplication of coverage often seen in such works.

Following a brief introduction containing a historical overview of geriatric psychiatry (which, however brief, may be too detailed for some), the ageing process is reviewed. Chapters cover the epidemiology of psychiatric disorders, as well as genetic, biologic, psychosocial, sociocultural and psychological aspects of ageing. The second section covers evaluation and diagnosis. I