Dissociative Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence
Document Type
Book Contribution
Publication Date
10-25-2010
Description
Book Summary: This quick reference serves as an authoritative clinical guide to diagnostic treatment and monitoring recommendations for patients with mental disorders in the primary care setting. It offers fast and efficient access to evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines for managing psychiatric and mental health conditions. The book guides family and adult advanced practice nurses in making clinical decisions that are supported by the best available evidence, reflecting current research and expert consensus. Additionally, researchers may use this book to identify important clinical questions where more research could be conducted to improve treatment decision making.
This comprehensive text is organized by major diagnostic categories, such as anxiety disorders, with specific diagnoses organized alphabetically within each category. It supports informed practice, which increases confidence in differential diagnosis, safe and effective treatment decision making, reliable treatment monitoring and, ultimately, improved patient outcomes. Additionally, DSM-IV-TR diagnostic standard summaries and ICD-9 codes are incorporated for use in the clinical setting. It is an essential resource in everyday practice for all health care providers.
Location
New York, NY
Citation Information
Rhoads, Jacqueline; and Marrs, Jo-Ann. 2010. Dissociative Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence. Clinical Consult for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, New York, NY. 1st Edition. Margaret Zuccarini, Eds. Springer Publishing Company. 143-152. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0826105017 ISBN: 9780826105011