NMS Psychiatry (National Medical Series for Independent Study) Sixth Edition
by Joshua T. Thornhill IV MD (Author)
Part of the National Medical Series (NMS), this book provides a quick review of clinical Psychiatry with USMLE-style (vignette) questions for self-study and assessment. Features include 500 USMLE-style questions in vignette format, a comprehensive exam, and a convenient outline format.
This updated edition will include the latest medications, treatment protocols, evidence-based practice guidelines, and revised diagnostic criteria using DSM-IV-TR. New to this edition will be an expanded focus on geriatric psychiatry and emergency psychiatry, as well as traumatic brain injury.
Doody's Review Service -- Overall, this is a straight forward, thorough review book for psychiatry. It is well organized, comprehensive, and easy to use. Its outline format will certainly appeal to some students, and the USMLE-style questions and answers should help them prepare for their licensing exams. This is a very good contribution to the field of review books for psychiatry. Weighted Numerical Score: 100 - 5 stars! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Series: National Medical Series for Independent Study
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: LWW; Sixth edition (May 10, 2011)
Language: English