Psychopharmacology In Oncology And Palliative Care: A Practical Manual
by Michelle Riba /
2014 / English / PDF
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This practical manual presents the main drugs and protocols
currently used in the psychopharmacological treatment of
psychiatric disorders in cancer and palliative care settings and
explores the principal issues involved in such treatment.
Significant clinical challenges encountered in the
psychopharmacological management of various psychiatric
conditions are discussed, covering aspects such as side-effects
and drug-drug interactions. Attention is also paid to the
emerging theme of adjuvant use of psychotropic drugs for the
treatment of symptoms or syndromes not primarily related to
psychiatric disorders. In addition, practical suggestions are
provided for dealing with special populations, including children
and the elderly. The book is designed to be easy to read and to
reference, with helpful concise tables and boxes. The authors
include some of the most renowned clinicians working in the
field of psycho-oncology.
This practical manual presents the main drugs and protocols
currently used in the psychopharmacological treatment of
psychiatric disorders in cancer and palliative care settings and
explores the principal issues involved in such treatment.
Significant clinical challenges encountered in the
psychopharmacological management of various psychiatric
conditions are discussed, covering aspects such as side-effects
and drug-drug interactions. Attention is also paid to the
emerging theme of adjuvant use of psychotropic drugs for the
treatment of symptoms or syndromes not primarily related to
psychiatric disorders. In addition, practical suggestions are
provided for dealing with special populations, including children
and the elderly. The book is designed to be easy to read and to
reference, with helpful concise tables and boxes. The authors
include some of the most renowned clinicians working in the
field of psycho-oncology.