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.