Absolute Geriatric Psychiatry Review: Essential Questions and Answers

As the Baby Boomer generation begins to age, the demand for physicians who have mastered care for geriatric patient increasingly grows despite the declining rates of physicians in this area. This makes training all the more vital for those going into geriatric psychiatry as well as those who need to stay current on the topics. This book is designed to provide short-answer question-based learning centering around the core curriculum topics in geriatric psychiatry and is primarily ideal not only for medical students, residents, fellows, and other clinicians seeking to enter this area, but also for those who need to remain abreast of the topics.

Written by experts in geriatric psychiatry, this book provides a comprehensive yet concise review of the subject using 500+ questions and answer. Unlike the Geriatric Psychiatry Study Guide (Hategan et. Al) that was published by Springer last year, this book does not focus on graphics, illustrations, or discussions. Rather, this text serves as an essential guide for those who have already completed their studies or training and are focused on the practicalities of certification. Its audience is not just geriatric psychiatrists, but also those who are studying for either the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology subspecialty examination or other professional examinations in geriatric psychiatry/mental health. It is also valuable for non-physician trainees, including nurses, therapists, social workers, and others.

Unlike the study guide, this book takes a broader approach to the topics within geriatric psychiatry, including diagnosis, treatment, biological aspects of aging and development, and other areas. This book places more emphasis on the exams rather than the core topics, making it a highly practical learning tool.