Practical Psychiatry of Old Age, Fifth Edition

John P Wattis, MB ChB DPM FRCPsych, Professor of Old Age Psychiatry, University of Huddersfield. Stephen Curran, BSc (Hons), MB ChB, MRCPsych, MMedSc, PhD, Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry, South West Yorkshire Partnership, NHS Foundation Trust, Professor of Old Age Psychiatry, University of Huddersfield.

'In its fifth edition, it was first published more than 30 years ago, when old-age psychiatry was establishing itself as a discrete speciality. It is described as 'a book light enough to read for pleasure but heavy enough to be used as a clinican's main textbook' and I would concur with that. It is a useful update to literature on this subject and should be of interest to individuals working in this field.' Claire Chatterton, staff tutor, faculty of health and social care, The Open University, UK, Nursing Older People Journal

• Preface 1 Setting the scene 2 Assessment 3 General principles of treatment 4 Confusion: delirium and dementia 5 Mood disorders 6 Late-life psychotic disorders 7 Neurotic (anxiety) disorders 8 Personality disorders, and alcohol and substance misuse 9 The relationship between physical and mental health 10 The planning and delivery of services Appendix 1 Old age service development Appendix 2 Additional information Index