Revision Notes in Psychiatry, Third Edition continues to provide a clear and contemporary summary of clinical psychiatry and the scientific fundamentals of the discipline. It is an essential study aid for all those preparing for postgraduate examinations in psychiatry and a superb reference for practising psychiatrists.

Structured to follow the entire MRCPsych exam syllabus, the book covers the following key areas, along with the CACS examination:

Paper 1:

• General and adult psychiatric disorder

• History and mental state examination

• Cognitive assessment

• Neurology and psychology for psychiatrists

• Psychopathology

• History of psychiatry and psychiatric ethics

Paper 2:

• Psychopharmacology

• Neurobiology for psychiatrists

• Psychiatric genetics

• Epidemiology

• Advanced psychological processes and treatments

Paper 3:

• Critical appraisal

• Learning disability

• Child and adolescent psychiatry

• Old age psychiatry

• Forensic psychiatry

• Consultation liaison psychiatry

• Neuropsychiatry

• Psychosexual medicine

Fully updated with recent references and many additional figures, this third edition features a wealth of new material (including NICE guidelines) and updates the DSM-IV-TR criteria to the new DSM-5. Designed to meet the needs of today’s candidates, Revision Notes in Psychiatry, Third Edition continues to provide a source of trusted expert information to ensure examination success for all those taking higher examinations in psychiatry.