MPM2004

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 Written examination (2 hours): 100%

Recommended texts

Cassem N H Massachusetts General Hospital handbook of general hospital psychiatry 3rd edn, Mosby, 1991
Judd F K, Burrows G D and Lipsitt D Handbook of studies on general hospital psychiatry Elsevier, 1991
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
Rodin G, Craven J and Littlefield C Depression in the medically ill: An integrated approach Brunner Mazel, 1991
Stoudemire A and Fogel B Psychiatric care of the medical patient OUP, 1993
Taylor J G Psychosomatic medicine and contemporary psychoanalysis International U P, 1987

Journals

General Hospital Psychiatry
The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine
Psychosomatics
Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Psychosomatic Medicine