This book is the gold standard in consultation psychiatry and is written by members of the MGH Department of Psychiatry. It illustrates the common psychiatric problems encountered in the general hospital setting by psychiatric practitioners who are commonly asked to consult with patients whose chief complaint is non-psychiatric. An established classic in the field, recommended as "essential" by Brandon-Hill and included in American College of Physicians' recommended library for internists. Authored by pioneers in consultation psychiatry, with national reputations for excellence. Recommendations are included for psychotropic drugs that have fewer side effects and are easier to administer, reflecting impartial, experience-based advice on prescribing.
