Tardive Dyskinesia: A Task Force Report of the American Psychiatric Association - Hardcover

American Psychiatric Association

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0890422303 ISBN 13: 9780890422304

Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing, 1992

Synopsis

This book summarizes the progress made over the last decade in understanding the differential diagnosis and epidemiology of tardive dyskinesia, as well as risk factors, course, and treatment.

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From the Inside Flap:

Since the APA's last report on tardive dyskinesia in 1979, considerable research has been conducted on the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors associated with the development of late-occurring neuroleptic side effects. This book summarizes the progress made over the last decade in understanding the differential diagnosis and epidemiology of tardive dyskinesia, as well as risk factors, course, and treatment. The reader will benefit from the book's coverage of - indications for neuroleptic use- alternative maintenance strategies- factors to consider in making a differential diagnosis- frequently encountered problems in dealing with special populations such as children and mentally retarded people- clinical-legal issues related to tardive dyskinesia - clearly specified recommendations for prevention and management

Review:

The book can be recommended to both neurologists and psychiatrists and.... represents outstanding value.

--ournal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry

About this edition

• Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0890422303
• ISBN 13: 9780890422304
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288