Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders in Adults: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide - Softcover

Koran, Lorrin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521559758 ISBN 13: 9780521559751

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1999

Synopsis

Written for clinicians, this book presents in detail the diagnosis, clinical picture, pharmacotherapeutic and psychotherapeutic treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder and disorders traditionally included in an obsessive-compulsive spectrum. The book draws on the author's extensive experience as well as reviewing the published evidence, including controlled trials, case series, and case reports. Each chapter ends with treatment planning guidelines summarizing appropriate evaluation and treatment strategies. An extended chapter details the use of all medications that have been reported effective for these disorders and the management of common and uncommon drug interactions and side effects. The book's appendices contain useful symptom rating scales, provide access to mental health organizations and to printed and Internet materials for patient education, and list international proprietary names for the drugs discussed. This is an essential resource and practical guide to treatment planning for psychiatrists and other mental health professionals, whether they favor pharmacological or cognitive-behavioral approaches.

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Book Description

Written for clinicians, this highly practical book presents in detail the diagnosis, clinical picture, pharmacotherapeutic and psychotherapeutic treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder and related conditions, including hypochondria, kleptomania, skin picking and nail biting. Treatment planning guidelines are given for each disorder, summarizing appropriate evaluation and treatment strategies, and an extended chapter details the use of all medications that have been reported effective for these disorders. Drawing on the author's extensive experience as well as reviewing the published evidence, this book is an essential resource for psychiatrists and other mental health professionals.

Review

"Lorrin Koran, M.D., has written a thorough, practical and well-organized book on OCD and related conditions that is aimed squarely at the clinician...I highly recommend Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders in Adults to the clinician in search of practical approaches to OCD and its kindred conditions." Psychiatric Times

"Koran has accomplished a phenomenal state-of-the-art compilation of current knowledge in OCD and related disorders. The author clearly and concisely presents a master's view of diagnosis, psychotherapy and psychopharmocology for a set of common but difficult pathologies. The tone and utility reminds me of the more general, spiral-bound volumes by Schatzberg and Cole that are a benchmark for clinical psychopharmacology. Koran's monograph at least matches, and in many ways surpasses their work, especially in practical discussions of therapy issues. This is very high praise...Finally! A really frank, open guide to managing treatment! No complexity is evaded, bringing out crystalline diagnostic and treatment pearls." Journal of Clinical Psychiatry

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521559758
• ISBN 13: 9780521559751
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 382