Published March, 2012
By Elspeth Guthrie, Sanjay Rao and Melanie Temple
Publisher: RCPsych Publications
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An up-to-date overview of a wide range of common clinical areas within the liaison psychiatry sub-specialty. Provides practical advice for clinicians to use in their daily practice when carrying out psychiatric assessment and treatment in the general hospital setting. Includes a chapter of practice exam questions (MCQs and EMIs) for self-testing.

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Published February, 2012
By Geoffrey L. Dickens, Philip A. Sugarman, Theresa A. Gannon, Geoffrey L. Dickins and Teresa A. Gannon
Publisher: RCPsych Publications
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People with mental disorder are disproportionately involved in firesetting, and mental health practitioners are frequently required to assess, treat and manage this troubling group. This book provides a comprehensive look at the issue of firesetting from a mental health perspective.

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Published December, 2011
By Sheila Hollins, Noelle Blackman and Ruth Eley
Publisher: RCPsych Publications
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Ann's doctor and supporter try to provide the right care for her at home in the early days of her dementia until Ann becomes so confused that she moves into residential care. Only pictures are used to tell the story. The book is for adults with learning disabilities and includes info for supporters in text at the back.

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Published December, 2011
By National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health at the Royal College of Psychiatrists and National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (NCCMH)
Publisher: RCPsych Publications
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Suitable for primary care practitioners, managers and commissioners, this title covers such common mental health disorders as depression, generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder.

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Published November, 2011
By Keith J. B. Rix
Publisher: RCPsych Publications
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A practical handbook about what a medical professional needs to know to write a medico-legal report. It shows how their knowledge of psychiatry can be used to answer legal questions necessary for the administration of justice and the resolution of disputes and explains how to prepare and present expert psychiatric evidence for courts.

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Published November, 2011
By National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health and National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (NCCMH)
Publisher: RCPsych Publications
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Around 40% of people experiencing psychosis also misuse drugs or alcohol at some point in their lives, which can complicate treatment and lead to serious health and social problems. This gives recommendations on how to best manage people with psychosis and coexisting substance misuse so they receive evidence-based care for both conditions.

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Published October, 2011
By Sheila Hollins, Rachel Besser and Libby Dowling
Publisher: RCPsych Publications
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Fred keeps falling asleep and his GP diagnoses him with Type 2 Diabetes. He learns to change his diet and exercise regularly; though later he is prescribed medication. It includes giving a urine sample, blood pressure being taken and feet being checked. This title is in the "Books Beyond Words" series, which tells the story just through pictures.

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Published October, 2011
By Sheila Hollins and Rachel Besser
Publisher: RCPsych Publications
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Florence is always thirsty and tired. Her GP diagnoses her with Type 1 Diabetes. She learns it doesn't need to spoil her life so long as she takes her prescribed insulin, eats healthy foods and keeps active. She soon enjoys life with her friends again. This title is in the "Books Beyond Words" series, which tells the stories just through pictures.

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Published July, 2011
By National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health at the Royal College of Psychiatrists and National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (NCCMH)
Publisher: RCPsych Publications
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A quarter of the UK population drink alcohol at a harmful level and over 4% are dependent. Alcohol use disorders are also increasing in children and young people. This clinical guideline makes clear evidence-based recommendations on how to work with people with people with alcohol use disorders in order to improve their management and care.

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Published June, 2011
By John Ballat and Penelope Campling
Publisher: RCPsych Publications
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Little attention is given to understanding a concept central to the NHS: its embodiment of kinship, and its expression in the compassionate relationship between clinician and patient. This argues for the delivery of care and treatment as expressions of compassion and challenges managers to improve services with that at the centre of their thinking.

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