Dementia: a practical guide: practical guides in psychiatry

This new book in the Practical Guides in Psychiatry series focuses on the assessment and clinical management of the various forms of dementia and associated psychiatric conditions. In an engaging writing style with many clinical vignettes, Dr. Agronin describes the patient and caregiver interview, the diagnostic tests used in the workup, the types of dementia, the psychiatric conditions associated with dementia, and the pharmacological and behavioral treatments available. He also offers advice on social, ethical, and legal concerns and on support of caregivers. Psychiatry residents especially will find Dementia invaluable in their training. “Key points” and quick-reference tables complement the text. Appendices include prescribing information on psychotropic drugs and patient/caregiver education handouts.

SECTION. Part 1: CLINICAL ASSESSMENT OF DEMENTIA . What is Dementia?. The Dementia Work-Up. Diagnostic Tests for Dementia. Psychiatric Disorders Associated with Dementia. Agitation Associated with Dementia SECTION. Part 2: TYPES OF DEMENTIA . Alzheimer's Disease. Vascular Dementia. Lewy-Body Disease. Frontal Lobe and Other Dementia Types. Dementia Secondary to Neurologic/Medical Illness and Injury SECTION. Part 3: TREATMENT OF DEMENTIA AND ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS .1. Prevention and Treatment of Reversible Causes of Dementia. Cognitive Enhancers. Treatment of Psychiatric Conditions Associated with Dementia. Treatment of Agitation Associated with Dementia. Caring for the Caregiver SECTION. Part 4: SOCIAL. ETHICAL, AND LEGAL ISSUES IN DEMENTIA CARE. Dealing with Dementia at Home and in Long-Term Care. Ethical Issues with Dementia and End-of-Life Care. Legal Issues: Capacity, Competency, Guardianship. Dementia, Sexuality, and Sexual Dysfunction. Community Resources for Dementia Care SECTION. Part 5: DELIRIUM .1. Diagnosis and Assessment of Delirium. Treatment of Delirium APPENDICES APPENDIX A. A Primer on Neuroanatomy APPENDIX B. Pocket Cards for the Dementia Work-Up APPENDIX C. A Psychotropic Medication Pocket Cards APPENDIX D. A Patient/Caregiver Education Handouts

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