Dementia

by Agronin, Marc E.

• ISBN13: 9780781733779
• ISBN10: 0781733774
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-09-26
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

This new book in the Practical Guides in Psychiatry series focuses on the assessment and clinical management of the various forms of dementia and associated psychiatric conditions. In an engaging writing style with many clinical vignettes, Dr. Agronin describes the patient and caregiver interview, the diagnostic tests used in the workup, the types of dementia, the psychiatric conditions associated with dementia, and the pharmacological and behavioral treatments available. He also offers advice on social, ethical, and legal concerns and on support of caregivers. Psychiatry residents especially will find Dementia invaluable in their training. "Key points" and quick-reference tables complement the text. Appendices include prescribing information on psychotropic drugs and patient/caregiver education handouts.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Clinical Assessment of Dementia	p. 1
Dementia Defined	p. 2
The Dementia Interview	p. 13
The Dementia Workup I History	p. 27
The Dementia Workup II Physical Neurologic, and Mental Status Examinations	p. 35
The Dementia Workup III Medical, Psychiatric, and Neuropsychologic Tests	p. 58
Dementia Subtypes	p. 71
Alzheimer Disease, Definition and Diagnosis	p. 72
Treatment of Alzheimer Disease	p. 91
Vascular Dementia	p. 106
Dementia with Lewy Bodies	p. 120
Frontotemporal Dementia	p. 129
Dementia Associated with Medical Conditions	p. 140
Psychiatric Conditions Associated with Dementia	p. 177
Assessment of Agitation and Psychosis	p. 178
Treatment of Agitation and Psychosis	p. 194
Assessment and Treatment of Depression and Apathy	p. 218
Psychosocial Issues in Dementia Care	p. 241
Caring for the Caregiver	p. 242
Legal and Ethical Issues	p. 261
Appendices	p. 281
Pocket Cards: Dementia Workup	p. 282
Pocket Cards: Agitation, Psychosis, and Delirium in Dementia	p. 290
Pocket Cards: Depression in Dementia	p. 296
Pocket Card: Caregiver Assessment	p. 300
Suggested Readings	p. 302
Subject Index	p. 308
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