Author Description

Dilemmas and difficulties abound in psychiatric practice because of the complexity of illness and the pitfalls inherent in assessing treatment strategies in a scientific way. This book features contributions from leading psychiatrists and psychologists who provide coverage of a wide varietyof problems that are frequently encountered. Emphasizing management strategies, the volume features much-needed guidance as well as a useful review of the literature. Information is also included on a number of less common, controversial issues such as psycho-surgery and divulging confidentialinformation. The book will be valuable to all psychiatrists as well as clinical psychologists, psychiatric nurses, and general practitioners.