Dynamic Consultations with Psychiatrists: Understanding Severely Troubled Patients

Dynamic Consultations With Psychiatrists is a unique resource that provides insight into the day-to-day activity of doctors who work on "the coal face" of psychiatry in an acute setting. It is the result of a collaboration between psychiatrists and the author, and contains a number of patient consultations and cases where psychiatry was used successfully to solve a patient's problem. The format is near to a transcript, and the book is structured according to the "presenting problem" (the most prominent feature), allowing for easy and efficient accessibility. Sample concepts and learning resources covered include how a doctor is faced with a patient who is suffering, difficulties the "coal face" doctors encounter, relationships with other professionals, and curtailed histories. Psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and students/instructors in related programs of study can use the book to gain valuable insight into the thought process of practicing psychiatrists in relation to a myriad of patient problems, allowing them to learn vicariously and become better at dealing with their own patients' problems.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 21 July 2022
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Dynamic Consultations With Psychiatrists is a unique resource that delves into the day-to-day activities of doctors working in the field of psychiatry in acute settings. This remarkable collaboration between experienced psychiatrists and the author has been thriving for over a decade, resulting in a comprehensive collection of patient consultations and successful cases where psychiatry played a pivotal role in resolving patients' challenges.

The presentation of each case, particularly the consultation, aims to showcase the process by which insights were gained. Each consultation is written in plain English, avoiding terminology and psychoanalytic jargon to prioritize patient privacy. The format closely resembles a transcript, demonstrating how understanding evolves and emerges through the consultation process.

Rather than organizing the book based on diagnoses, Dynamic Consultations With Psychiatrists follows a "presenting problem" approach, making it highly accessible and convenient for readers. The book covers various sample concepts and learning resources, including:

How doctors navigate the unique challenges of patients suffering in their own distinctive ways, fostering a deeper understanding of their predicament.

The difficulties faced by "coal face" doctors, including the emotional toll of their work and the challenges they encounter in maintaining their personal well-being.

The dynamics of relationships with other professionals within the hospital and other agencies involved in patient care.

Curtailed histories that seamlessly unfold, providing a clear exposition of how the consultation's conclusions were reached.

By offering a firsthand account of the experiences and insights of psychiatrists working in acute settings, Dynamic Consultations With Psychiatrists serves as a valuable resource for medical professionals, students, and anyone interested in the field of psychiatry.

Weight: 686g
Dimension: 276 x 218 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119900504