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Psychopharmacology in oncology and palliative care : a practical manual

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Luigi Grassi, Michelle Riba, editors. --Heidelberg: Springer , c2014.
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This practical manual presents the main drugs and protocols currently used in the psychopharmacological treatment of psychiatric disorders in cancer and palliative care settings and explores the principal issues involved in such treatment. Significant clinical challenges encountered in the psychopharmacological management of various psychiatric conditions are discussed, covering aspects such as side-effects and drug-drug interactions. Attention is also paid to the emerging theme of adjuvant use…
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Corporate Author
World Psychiatric Association
International Psycho-Oncology Society
Other Authors
Grassi, Luigi
Riba, Michelle B.
Responsibility
Luigi Grassi, Michelle Riba, editors
Place of Publication
Heidelberg
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2014
Physical Description
1 online resource (xvii, 418 pages)
ISBN
9783642401343 (electronic bk.)
9783642401336
Subjects (MeSH)
Medical Oncology
Mental Disorders - drug therapy
Palliative Care
Psychopharmacology
Psychotropic Drugs - therapeutic use
Subjects (LCSH)
Psychopharmacology - Handbooks, manuals, etc
Oncology - Handbooks, manuals, etc
Palliative treatment - Handbooks, manuals, etc
Psychopharmacology
Oncology
Pharmacotherapy
Abstract
This practical manual presents the main drugs and protocols currently used in the psychopharmacological treatment of psychiatric disorders in cancer and palliative care settings and explores the principal issues involved in such treatment. Significant clinical challenges encountered in the psychopharmacological management of various psychiatric conditions are discussed, covering aspects such as side-effects and drug-drug interactions. Attention is also paid to the emerging theme of adjuvant use of psychotropic drugs for the treatment of symptoms or syndromes not primarily related to psychiatric disorders (e.g. pain, hot flashes). In addition, practical suggestions are provided for dealing with special populations, including children, the elderly, and people affected by severe mental illness. The book is designed to be easy to read and to reference: information is clearly displayed in concise tables and boxes, accompanied by further detail within the text and clinical vignettes.
Contents
Part I. General Aspects in Psychopharmacological Treatment -- Psychopharmacology in Oncology and Palliative Care: General Issues -- General Principles of Psychopharmacological Treatment in Psycho-Oncology -- Diagnostic Issues -- Psychological Assessment in Psychopharmacology -- Interpersonal Relationship Issues in Psychopharmacology -- Integration of Psychopharmacotherapy with Psychotherapy and Other Psychosocial Treatment -- Psychopharmacology and Complementary and Nonconventional Treatments in Oncology -- Part II. Psychotropic Drug Use in Clinical Oncology and Palliative Care Settings -- Treatment of Anxiety and Stress-Related Disorders -- Pharmacotherapy of Depression in Cancer Patients -- Treatment of Somatoform Disorders and Other Somatic Symptom Conditions (Pain, Fatigue, Hot Flashes, and Pruritus) -- Bipolar Disorder in the Cancer Patient -- Treatment of Delirium and Confusional States in Oncology and Palliative Care Settings -- Pharmacological Treatment of Psychotic Disorders -- Treatment of Sleep Disorders -- Substance Abuse in Oncology -- Treatment of Sexual Disorders Following Cancer Treatments -- Part III. Special Issues -- Psychiatric Emergencies -- Psychopharmacology in Palliative Care and Oncology: Childhood and Adolescence -- Special Issues in Psychopharmacology: The Elderly -- Sedation for Psychological Distress at the End of Life -- Research Issues in Psychopharmacology in Oncology and Palliative Care Settings -- Ethics of Psychopharmacological and Biological Treatments in Psycho-oncology.
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Reducing the stigma of mental illness : a report from a Global Programme of the World Psychiatric Association

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Norman Sartorius and Hugh Schulze. --Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press , 2005.
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Sartorius, N
Corporate Author
World Psychiatric Association
Other Authors
Schulze, Hugh
Responsibility
Norman Sartorius and Hugh Schulze
Place of Publication
Cambridge, UK
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Date of Publication
2005
Physical Description
xxii, 238 p.
ISBN
6610202826 (electronic bk.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Mentally Ill Persons
Health Policy
Contents
Cover -- Half-title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- REFERENCE -- Introduction -- The different voices of stigma and discrimination -- The Global Programme of the World Psychiatric Association -- Structure of this Book -- Participants in the Programme -- Chairpersons and Advisors of Local Action Groups -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Developing the Programme -- What conceptual framework should the programme adopt? -- The vicious cycle of stigmatization -- Cultural differences between industrialized and developing countries -- Focus on schizophrenia or on mental illness in general? -- Who should carry out the programme on country level? -- How should the activities of the programme be selected? -- What administrative structure should the programme have? -- How long should the programme last? -- What relationship should there be with other efforts dealing with problems of stigma and discrimination? -- How should the programme be evaluated? -- Snapshots of a dynamic programme -- REFERENCES -- Phase I Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- 2 The Canadian Pilot Site -- Calgary, Alberta -- Health care professionals -- Teenagers: students in grades 9 and 11 -- The Teens Talking 2 Teens Competition -- Community Change Agents and opinion leaders -- Who is the general public? -- Conclusion -- For more information on the Global Programme in Canada, please contact -- BIBLIOGRAPHY...CANADA -- Phase II -- 3 Spain -- Working from the inside out -- Interventions for individuals living with schizophrenia and their families -- Health care institutions -- An approach to the public -- Results -- For more information on the Global Programme in Spain, please contact -- BIBLIOGRAPHY...SPAIN -- 4 Austria -- Establishing a benchmark -- Targeting journalists -- Educating high school students -- Broadening the audience -- Mental health services -- Conclusion -- For more information on the Global Programme in Austria, please contact -- BIBLIOGRAPHY...AUSTRIA -- Phase III -- 5 Germany -- Düsseldorf -- Hamburg -- Itzehoe-Steinburg and Kiel -- Leipzig -- Munich -- Conclusion -- For more information on the Global Programme in Germany, please contact -- REFERENCES...GERMANY -- BIBLIOGRAPHY...GERMANY -- 6 Italy -- Research -- Stigma and high school students -- Stigma and journalists -- Working with employers and their employees -- Conclusion -- For more information on the Global Programme in Italy, please contact -- REFERENCES...ITALY -- BIBLIOGRAPHY...ITALY -- 7 Greece -- A unique national opportunity -- Mental health professionals -- Working with the media -- Expanding the volunteer network -- Stigma and the arts -- Support materials for communication -- Stigma and high school students -- Individuals living with schizophrenia and families -- Local networking and awareness -- Conclusion -- For more information on the Global Programme in Greece, please contact -- BIBLIOGRAPHY...GREECE -- 8 United States -- Employers -- Criminal justice system -- Media and the general publ
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