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English
Cambridge University Press
11 April 2024
This essential new handbook provides practical and essential information on old age liaison psychiatry in the general hospital setting, for use in everyday practice. Covering the assessment and management of older people's mental health, it addresses the most common day-to-day clinical presentations and conditions. The book provides a unique and valuable insight into the emotional and psychological challenges that older people and their families face in hospital, when dealing with both physical health and social crises. Featuring contributions from a range of experts from diverse medical and psychiatric specialities on topics such as service development, use of technology, ethical issues, safeguarding procedures and evidence-based practice for effective management. The book shines a light on the integration of mental and physical health for older people and the importance of managing all aspects of care, alongside the impact of each on mental health. An essential guide for hospital clinicians across all specialties.
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Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 155mm,  Spine: 18mm
Weight:   530g
ISBN:   9781108408516
ISBN 10:   1108408516
Pages:   346
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Primary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

George Tadros is a Professor of Psychiatry and Dementia at Aston University in Birmingham, and Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at Cairo University in Egypt. He also a visiting Professor of Dementia Care in acute hospitals at Chester University and Honorary Professor of Psychiatry at Khalifa University, UAE. He is an Honorary Consultant of Old Age Liaison Psychiatry at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust. George Crowther is a Consultant Old Age Liaison Psychiatrist at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. In addition, he is a visiting Senior Lecturer in Old Age Psychiatry at the University of Leeds.

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