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Developed by psychiatrists who are in active clinical practice, this guideline offers useful information to psychiatrists who care for patients with delirium. It summarizes the current data available on this topic and provides recommendations for treatment. In helping the clinician provide treatments that address the underlying aetiology of the delirium, it discusses psychiatric management, environmental and supportive interventions, and specific pharmacologic treatments. The text examines clinical features influencing treatment, including comorbid psychiatric disorders and general medical conditions. It also provides guidance for educating the patient and family, and assessing and ensuring patient safety. Ultimately, this guideline can assist psychiatrists in their clinical decision-making and improve the care of their patients.Product Identifiers
PublisherAmerican Psychiatric Association Publishing
ISBN-139780890423134
eBay Product ID (ePID)88372662
Product Key Features
Number of Pages75 Pages
Publication NameAmerican Psychiatric Association Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Delirium
LanguageEnglish
SubjectPsychology
Publication Year1999
TypeTextbook
AuthorAmerican Psychiatric Association
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height279 mm
Item Weight286 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorAmerican Psychiatric Association