Seminar in clinical psychopharmacology

• Other Authors: King, David J. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London Gaskell 2004
• Edition: second edition
• Series: College seminars series
• Subjects: Psychopharmacology; Mental Disorders > drug therapy; Mental illness > Chemotherapy
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• Item Description: Previous ed.: 1995; At foot of cover: Royal College of Psychiatrists; Erratum slip inserted
• Physical Description: xvii, 682 pages illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781904671084; 190467108X

Psychopharmacology is the key both to rational prescribing in clinical psychiatry and to a fuller understanding of the biological basis of severe mental illness. Now in its second edition, this popular title in the College Seminars Series has been fully revised and updated, and expanded to include a new chapter on the promising and rapidly growing area of pharmacogenomics. Written by practising clinicians with an interest in the neuroscience base of psychiatry, the book integrates theoretical pharmacology with clinical practice. Intended primarily for trainees in psychiatry and related disciplines, this book will interest all those seeking a deeper understanding of the recent scientific developments in psychopharmacology. Three sections cover: general principles, including receptor neuropharmacology, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; the main psychotropic drugs used widely in general adult psychiatry; and special areas of psychotherapeutics