Rachel Lipson Glick

En un volumen completo y de gran prestigio, Urgencias psiqui tricas: Principios y pr ctica re ne los principios clave de subespecialidades psiqui tricas, as como de medicina de emergencia, psicolog a, derecho, tica m dica y pol ticas de salud p blica. Los autores son los principales psiquiatras de urgencias que escriben desde su amplia experiencia cl nica, proporcionando informaci n basada en evidencia, opiniones de expertos, pautas de la American Psychiatric Association y estudios de casos a lo largo del texto. Esta segunda edici n completamente actualizada cubre todos los problemas importantes que enfrentan los residentes y profesionales de psiquiatr a que trabajan en los entornos de emergencia de hoy en d a, o que enfrentan urgencias psiqui tricas en otros entornos m dicos. Caracter sticas destacadas: Proporciona informaci n completa e invaluable sobre todos los aspectos de la psiquiatr a de urgencia actual, incluidas las reas de comunidad, consulta/enlace, psicoterapia, abuso de sustancias, psicofarmacolog a, desastres, ni os, geriatr a, administraci n, medicina forense y mucho m s.Refleja avances recientes significativos y cambios en las perspectivas con respecto a la crisis y la atenci n de emergencia de salud mental.Presenta un formato recientemente reorganizado que cubre modelos y est ndares de atenci n, investigaci n y educaci n del paciente; principios generales de cuidado; dotaci n de personal y apoyo; problemas comunes de presentaci n; poblaciones especiales; y pol ticas y temas especiales.Incluye nuevos cap tulos sobre abordaje psiqui trico, modelos de personal e inclusi n de la familia en la atenci n de crisis, as como cap tulos adicionales de poblaci n especial sobre estudiantes universitarios, personas transg nero, prisioneros e inmigrantes y refugiados.Discute temas especiales, tales como asuntos legales que los proveedores de salud mental de urgencias deben tener en cuenta, telepsiquiatr a de urgencia, mejores pr cticas para trabajar con la polic a y las fuerzas del orden, servicios telef nicos de crisis y psiquiatr a de desastres

The field of emergency psychiatry is complex and varied, encompassing elements of general medicine, emergency medicine, trauma, acute care, the legal system, politics and bureaucracy, mental illness, substance abuse and addiction, current social issues, and more. In one comprehensive, highly regarded volume, Emergency Psychiatry: Principles and Practice brings together key principles from psychiatric subspecialties as well as from emergency medicine, psychology, law, medical ethics, and public health policy. Leading emergency psychiatrists write from their extensive clinical experience, providing evidence-based information, expert opinions, American Psychiatric Association guidelines, and case studies throughout the text. This fully up-to-date second edition covers all of the important issues facing psychiatry residents and practitioners working in today’s emergency settings, or who encounter psychiatric emergencies in other medical settings. Provides complete, invaluable information on every aspect of today’s emergency psychiatry, including the areas of community, consultation/liaison, psychotherapy, substance abuse, psychopharmacology, disasters, children, geriatrics, administration, forensics, and much more.Reflects significant recent advances and changes in perspectives regarding crisis and emergency mental health care.Features a newly reorganized format covering Models and Standards of Patient Care, Research, and Education; General Principles of Care; Staffing and Support; Common Presenting Problems; Special Populations; and Policy and Special Topics.Includes new chapters on psychiatric boarding, staffing models, and inclusion of the family in crisis care, as well as additional special population chapters on college students, transgender individuals, prisoners, and immigrants and refugees.Covers specific approaches to common problems, such as alignment of the approach to agitation with Project BETA recommendations, and includes evidence-based management and treatment throughout.Discusses special topics such as legal issues that emergency mental health providers must be aware of, emergency telepsychiatry, best practices for working with police and law enforcement, crisis phone services, and disaster psychiatry.Enrich Your Ebook Reading ExperienceRead directly on your preferred device(s),such as computer, tablet, or smartphone.Easily convert to audiobook,powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.