EAN: 9783319489100

BIPOLAR DISORDER IN OLDER AGE PATIENTS GEBUNDEN

This book provides a comprehensive but practical understanding of the clinical approach to
evaluating and caring for older people with bipolar disorder. Aspects of aging that impact the
diagnosis  clinical course  and management of bipolar disorder are explained  in particular 
attention is drawn to the implications of comorbidities and medical complexity for the
psychiatric care of older individuals with the disorder. On the other hand  similarities to
treatment in younger patients are also identified. The coverage includes thorough review of
current research in the field. Clinical case vignettes are used throughout to highlight
practical points  and each chapter includes ¿clinical pearls¿ that summarize key points for the
clinician. The book closes by examining anticipated research directions and the future needs of
this patient population. Bipolar Disorder in Older Age Patients will be an ideal update for the
practicing community or geriatric psychiatrist working with older patients with bipolar
disorder.

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