Liaison psychiatry, medicine and neurology (semester 2)
Dr D Clarke and Associate Professor F Judd
Synopsis The aim of this subject is to provide candidates with the opportunity to update their existing knowledge base in the areas of medicine and neurology and re-integrate aspects of psychiatry specifically related to particular physical disorders. Theoretical underpinning of liaison psychiatry are considered in conjunction with factual information about disorders such as Parkinson's Disease, AIDS, renal failure, diabetes, cancer, endocrine disorders and substance abuse.
Assessment One essay
Recommended texts
Cassem N H Massachusetts General Hospital handbook of general hospital psychiatry 3rd edn, Mosby, 1991
General Hospital Psychiatry (journal)
Kaplan H I and Sadock B J Comprehensive textbook of psychiatry - V 5th edn, Williams and Wilkins, 1989
Lishman W A Organic psychiatry 2nd edn, Blackwell, 1987
Mendelson G Psychiatric aspects of personal injury claims Thomas, 1988
Taylor J G Psychosomatic medicine and contemporary psychoanalysis International U P, 1987
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