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Practical management of depression in older people
- Editors:
- CURRAN Stephen, WATTIS John, LYNCH Sean
- Publisher:
- Arnold
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 191p,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Provides an overview of the different treatments available and the contributions difficult disciplines can bring to the problem of managing depression in older people. Practical implications of physical and psychotherapeutic treatments are discussed. The roles of the family practitioner, clinical psychiatrist, nurse and occupational therapist are explored within the context of a multidisciplinary team. Guidelines for diagnoses are outlined.
New beginnings: towards patient and public involvement in primary health care
- Editors:
- GILLAM Stephen, BROOKS Fiona
- Publisher:
- Kings Fund
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 168p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Explores the issues related to public and patient involvement in primary care. Begins by describing the theoretical and policy contexts that are shaping user involvement currently; why user involvement is regarded as important; and its role in primary care at organisation level and in the individual consultation. Moves on to consider a range of case studies of involvement of different types of user, including women, members of ethnic minorities, older people and people with mental health problems. Concludes with an overview of the challenges remaining and suggestions for future development.
Child mental health in primary care
- Authors:
- SPENDER Quentin, et al
- Publisher:
- Radcliffe Medical Press
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 383p.
- Place of publication:
- Abingdon
Aims to help professionals in primary care assess, manage and refer children and adolescents with mental health problems. Lists problems that can present at any stage of childhood, and those specific to infancy, school age children and adolescents, with definitions, assessment outlines, detailed management options and indications for referral.