| Tardive Dyskinesia: A Task Force Report of the American Psychiatric Association Contributor(s): American Psychiatric Association (Author) |
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ISBN: 0890422303 ISBN-13: 9780890422304 Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing OUR PRICE: $59.85 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 1992 Annotation: 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& rsquo;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 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology - Medical | Neurology |
| Dewey: 616.83 |
| LCCN: 91022033 |
| Physical Information: 1.06" H x 6.4" W x 9.34" (1.34 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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& rsquo;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 |