Pocket Essentials of Psychiatry: A Comprehensive Guide for Medical Students and Professionals

The third edition of Pocket Essentials of Psychiatry by Professor Basant K. Puri is a thoroughly revised and updated guide that includes the latest information on:

• Recent new drugs and their applications
• New drug names and their effects
• Details of the mini mental-state examination, caffeine intoxication, child abuse, and other critical topics
• rTMS, phototherapy, and VNS techniques in psychiatry
• The McNaughten Rules and their implications in forensic psychiatry

This edition also features an expanded section on:

• Questions and Answers for the Final Medicine Examination, helping students prepare for their exams
• Varieties of psychotherapy, providing a comprehensive overview of different approaches
• Forensic psychiatry, including the latest developments and best practices

As part of the renowned Kumar & Clark family, this compact book is an indispensable resource for:

• Medical students, offering a concise and structured guide to psychiatry
• Trainee and practising psychiatrists, providing a handy reference for everyday use
• GPs, helping them understand psychiatric concepts and their applications
• Trainee and practising mental-health social workers and psychiatric nurses, serving as a valuable resource for their work

A student reviewer of the previous edition praised the book, saying:

“Being a medical student, you only have a few weeks to study Psychiatry… Puri’s Pocket Essentials of Psychiatry is probably the best for the beginner. The text is well structured, and diagnostic criteria for some important diseases, such as schizophrenia and BAD, are provided, while for some less important diseases the text is core and concise. The size is suitable for you to bring to the ward for grand rounds; when the professor is looking at the case notes, you can revise what you learn using this pocket-sized book. It makes your life easier during the Psychiatry module.”

With its concise and structured approach, Pocket Essentials of Psychiatry is the perfect companion for anyone looking to learn and master the fundamentals of psychiatry.