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.