Essentials of psychiatry

Jerald Kay

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Essentials of psychiatry

by Jerald Kay, Allan Tasman

August 30, 2006

Wiley

1092

9780470018545

0470018542

Description

Provides a synopsis of the most critical material in the field of psychiatry. It covers the whole field, including assessment of the patient, definitions of each disorder, all treatment options and prognosis. The phenomenological classification of disorders is based on the APA's DSM-IV-TR: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This is followed by full treatment plans for each condition and a review of each therapy option in a dedicated therapeutics section.

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How many pages are in Essentials of psychiatry?

This edition of Essentials of psychiatry has approximately 1092 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read Essentials of psychiatry?

For most readers, Essentials of psychiatry typically takes between 22h 45m and 15h 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 273,000 words and common reading speeds.

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What is the word count of Essentials of psychiatry?

The estimated word count for Essentials of psychiatry is approximately 273,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

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Who is the author of Essentials of psychiatry?

Essentials of psychiatry was written by Jerald Kay, Allan Tasman.

When was Essentials of psychiatry published?

The publication date for this specific edition is August 30, 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.