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Indian Pediatr 2013;50: 718 |
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Book Reviews |
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Clinical Assessment and Management of
Childhood Psychiatric Disorders
Savita Malhotra
CBS Publishers & Distributors; New Delhi.
Pages: 226; Price: Rs. 350/-
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This edition contains 12 chapters and a glossary of
terms, Child Guidance Clinic Proforma and important assessment scales
(many by the author) adapted for India. The development perspective of
the child has been provided with an emphasis on the roles of family and
school. The approach to psychological, psychiatric and neurodevelopment
assessment is elucidated in detail. The International classifications of
childhood psychiatric disorders is also given. The important issues
related to adolescence are discussed separately. The book provides steps
to diagnose and treat common childhood psychiatric emergencies. The
simple presentation style of the book makes it useful for undergraduate
and postgraduate students, pediatricians and mental health
professionals. Inclusion of case reports, photographs, and childhood
problems related to schools in future edition will enrich the text and
make it also useful for teachers and parents.
MS Bhatia
Professor & Head, Department of Psychiatry,
UCMS & GTB Hospital, Dilshad Garden,
Delhi 110 095, India.
Email:
[email protected]
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