Revision Notes in Psychiatry, Third Edition continues to provide a clear and contemporary summary of clinical psychiatry and the scientific fundamentals of the discipline. It is an essential study aid for all those preparing for postgraduate examinations in psychiatry and a superb reference for practising psychiatrists.

Structured to follow the entire MRCPsych exam syllabus, the book covers the following key areas, along with the CACS examination:

Paper 1:






General and adult psychiatric disorder



History and mental state examination



Cognitive assessment



Neurology and psychology for psychiatrists



Psychopathology



History of psychiatry and psychiatric ethics

Paper 2:






Psychopharmacology



Neurobiology for psychiatrists



Psychiatric genetics



Epidemiology



Advanced psychological processes and treatments

Paper 3:






Critical appraisal



Learning disability



Child and adolescent psychiatry



Old age psychiatry



Forensic psychiatry



Consultation liaison psychiatry



Neuropsychiatry



Psychosexual medicine

Fully updated with recent references and many additional figures, this third edition features a wealth of new material (including NICE guidelines) and updates the DSM-IV-TR criteria to the new DSM-5. Designed to meet the needs of today's candidates, Revision Notes in Psychiatry, Third Edition continues to provide a source of trusted expert information to ensure examination success for all those taking higher examinations in psychiatry.