Psych Notes: Clinical Pocket G

Perfect wherever you are…in class, in clinical, and in any practice setting! This handy guide delivers quick access to need-to-know information on DSM-5 disorders and treatments, psychotropic drugs, documentation and patient education. No other book delivers as much in a format that is easy to read, easy to access, and fits in your pocket. Download the FREE app and view selected topics (Approximately 10% of the content is viewable in the free app and tapping on the locked topic will launch the in-app purchase screen). KEY FEATURES - Coverage of documentation - psychiatric medications, restraints and seclusion - DSM-5 disorders and treatments and patient education and care. - Basic behavioral theories at a glance - Key aspects of psychiatric and crisis interventions - General mental status assessments and exams, with focused assessments for adult and geriatric populations - Essential information on psychotropic drugs - Client/family education tables, tips and strategies - Cultural considerations and assessment tool - Reusable mental health history, multiaxial assessment, CAGE, and many other assessment tools - Clinical pearls throughout to provide practical on-the-spot advice HIPAA-compliant NEW TO THIS EDITION - All content thoroughly reviewed, revised and updated to incorporate the newest knowledge in the field and new drugs and drug updates - Mini-Cognitive Assessment Instrument for Dementia - Rating scale for Lewy Body disease - Self-administered Patient Health Questionnaires 2 and 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS Tab 1. Basics Tab 2. Assessment Tab 3. Disorders/Interventions Tab 4. Drugs/Labs Tab 5. Drugs A-Z Tab 6. Crisis Tab 7. Geri Tab 8. Tools/Index Based on: 5th Edition by Darlene D. Pedersen MSN, APRN, PMHCNS ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-6089-2