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- This book is specifically written for easy grasping of psychiatry in simple point-wise and understandable language and is exclusively based on examination-oriented pattern.
- Important review questions and professional examination question papers have been added at the end of each chapter.
- Important points of each chapter are enlisted in boxes, either asked in viva voce examination or as MCQs.
- Detailed chapter on historical aspects (Indian/Western), symptomatology and examination have been included.
- An updated section on psychiatric treatments, including recent advances and list of psychotropic drugs (in alphabetical order according to trade name) included.
- Epidemiology of various psychiatric disorders, National Mental Health Programme, forensic psychiatry (latest acts) and culture bound syndromes in India added.
- Psychiatric glossary and list of psychological tests have been described in detail.
- Important appendices include management of overdose and toxicity of various psychotropic drugs and psychiatric quiz based on difficult MCQs.
- Popular book for paper-setting in undergraduate and postgraduate examinations.
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| Publisher | CBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt.Ltd. |
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| Binding | Paperback |
| Size | 6.75”×9.5” |
| Year | 2024 |
| Edition | 8th Edition |
| Pages | 426 |
| Author | MS Bhatia |
| Subject | Psychiatry |
| About the Author | MS Bhatia MD, Dip. WPA, MNAMSis currently Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry, University College of Medical Science and associated GTB Hospital, Delhi. He is an experienced senior teacher and examiner, associated with writing and editing of many popular books aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students preparing |
