![]() ![]() For example, the plate depicting brain regions involved in mood disorders is placed in the chapter on schizophrenia.Ī new chapter on “Psychiatric emergencies in children” has been added in the section of psychiatric emergencies. However, some of the color plates are out of place. Throughout the text, Tables, Figures and photos have been freely used to enhance understanding as well as interest of the readers. The ICD-10 diagnostic criteria (which are used more commonly in our country) deserved a more prominent place (vis a vis the DSM-IV-TR criteria) rather than a passing mention at the tail-end of each chapter. Well-chosen case vignettes add to the understanding of various disorders. The chapters on various psychiatric disorders follow the pattern of previous editions: Evolution of the concept, epidemiology, etiology, diagnostic and clinical features, differential diagnosis and management. The newly added chapter on neurogenetics is lucidly written and useful. Subsequent sections deal with basic neurosciences and psychosocial sciences. The opening chapter deals effectively with the most important aspect of psychiatry: The patient-doctor relationship. ![]() The width of coverage has not been compromised for the sake of brevity. This purpose has been undoubtedly accomplished. The purpose of this series is clearly spelt out: To provide a condensed and a more “manageable” version of the much more voluminous “Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry” by the same editors. The current edition of “Synopsis of Psychiatry” is the third in this series (the eighth edition being the first) to adorn my bookshelf, and like the previous ones, does adequate justice to the expectations of the mental health fraternity. ![]()
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