Essentials of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2nd ed

Abstract

Reviews the book, Essentials of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2nd ed, edited by Dan G. Blazer and David C. Steffens (see record [rid]2012-06254-000[/rid]). This edited volume demonstrates that a good textbook can still be a valuable tool, especially for the student who is coming anew to a subject. I highly recommend this book for medical students and residents who are new to the field, to geriatric psychiatry and medicine fellows, and to practitioners who want depth but only to a degree applicable in clinical practice. The majority of mental health care is provided by non-mental health practitioners, and the book is written at a level and in a style that is accessible to and can inform the practice of primary care physicians, nurses, social workers, and others caring for the rising number of elderly patients. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)