TDS - Pediatric Psychopharmacology for Primary Care

Pediatric Psychopharmacology for Primary Care

4th Ed.

Mark A. Riddle, MD; John V. Campo, MD

ISBN-13: 978-1-61002-765-6

eISBN-13: 978-1-61002-766-3

Pediatrics, Psychiatry

Description

Completely updated and revised, the fourth edition provides practice-tested, condition-specific treatment recommendations for various childhood mental disorders. Obtain clear evidence-based guidance on dosing, monitoring, and potential adverse reactions of psychotropic medications for the treatment of common psychiatric disorders and mental health or behavioral problems in children and adolescents. The book is designed not only for pediatric primary care clinicians but also for specialists such as developmental-behavioral pediatricians, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and allied mental health professionals, among others.

Topics Include:

• Core pediatric principles and conceptual framework for prescribing psychotropics
• Medications for specific diagnoses—ADHD, anxiety, and depression
• Food and Drug Administration-approved antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and all other medications
• Midcourse medication corrections and managing treatment impasses

Doody's Reviews

Score: 83/100

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Quotes, Reviews or Testimonials

"This book is effective in that it includes all relevant information needed to select a medication, while also placing an emphasis on the importance of non-pharmacological management, including therapy and behavioral interventions, in a digestible way. As a psychiatry resident hoping to pursue fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry, I found this book useful thus far during my inpatient and outpatient child psychiatry rotations."

-- Megan Kube, MD (Trinity Health) Doody's Review

"This is an excellent resource and I am confident primary care clinicians will find it incredibly helpful in their practice. This edition contains updated guidelines and prescribing regulations and provides online access to additional resources and information."

-- Maria Alkureishi, MD (University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine) Doody's Review - Previous edition

"This promises to be a useful book for general practitioners as well as others who would like to learn more about this topic."

-- Nitika Pant, MD (Rush University Medical Center)Doody's Review - previous edition

Audience

This book is intended primarily for primary care practitioners and effectively reduces confusion and apprehension around prescribing psychotropic medications to children, while also cautioning when referral is necessary. This is especially important as pediatric psychiatrists are few and far between, and many children lack access to a child psychiatrist. This book also offers pearls for those in other stages of training. This book may not be suitable for those who want a more thorough mechanistic exploration of various medications, but it is useful in its succinctness and practicality.