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Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of General Hospital Psychiatry E-Book

Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of General Hospital Psychiatry E-Book

Theodore A. Stern | Oliver Freudenreich | Felicia A. Smith | Gregory L. Fricchione | Jerrold F. Rosenbaum

(2017)

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Abstract

For generations of practitioners, the Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of General Hospital Psychiatry has been and is the "gold standard" guide to consultation-liaison psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine. The fully updated 7th Edition, by Drs. Theodore A. Stern, Oliver Freudenreich, Felicia A. Smith, Gregory L. Fricchione, and Jerrold F. Rosenbaum, provides an authoritative, easy-to-understand review of the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of psychiatric problems experienced by adults and children with medical and surgical conditions.

Covers the psychological impact of chronic medical problems and life-threatening diseases, somatic symptom disorders, organ donors and recipients, pain, substance abuse, and polypharmacy, including a thorough review of drug actions and interactions, metabolism, and elimination.

  • Features DSM-5 updates throughout, as well as case studies in every chapter.
  • Contains practical tips on how to implement the most current and effective pharmacological therapies as well as cognitive-behavioral approaches.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover cover
Inside Front Cover ifc1
Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of General Hospital Psychiatry i
Copyright Page iv
Dedication v
Preface vii
Table Of Contents ix
Contributing Authors xiii
1 Beginnings 1
Psychosomatic Medicine 1
History 1
The Consultation Service 3
Patient Care 3
Teaching 3
Research 4
Recent Directions 4
Summary 5
References 5
References 5.e1
2 Approach to Psychiatric Consultations in the General Hospital 7
Categories of Psychiatric Differential Diagnosis in the General Hospital 7
Psychiatric Presentations of Medical Conditions 7
Psychiatric Complications of Medical Conditions or Treatments 7
Psychological Reactions to Medical Conditions or Treatments 8
Medical Presentations of Psychiatric Conditions 8
Medical Complications of Psychiatric Conditions or Treatments 8
Co-morbid Medical and Psychiatric Conditions 8
The Art of Psychiatric Consultation in the General Hospital 8
Clinical Approach 8
Environment 9
Style of Interaction 9
Use of Language 9
The Process of Psychiatric Consultation in the General Hospital 10
Speak Directly With the Referring Clinician 10
Review the Current and Pertinent Past Records 10
Review the Patient’s Medications 10
Gather Collateral Data 11
Interview and Examine the Patient 11
Formulate a Diagnosis and Management Plan 11
Write a Note 12
Speak Directly Again With the Referring Clinician 12
Provide Periodic Follow-up 12
Principles of Psychiatric Treatment in the General Hospital 12
Biological Management 12
Pharmacokinetic Profiles 12
Drug–Drug Interactions 13
Adverse Effects 14
Psychological Management 14
Social Management 14
Summary 14
References 14
References 14.e1
3 The Doctor–Patient Relationship 15
Overview 15
Unique Aspects of the Doctor–Patient Relationship in the General Hospital 15
The Optimal Healing Environment: Patient-Centered Care 16
Physician Practice in Patient-Centered Care 17
Collaboration Around History-Taking 17
Effective Clinical Interviewing 17
Planning the Path Forward: Creating a Clinical Formulation 19
Treatment Planning 20
Obstacles and Difficulties in the Doctor–Patient Relationship 21
Conclusion 22
References 22
References 22.e1
4 The Psychiatric Interview 23
Overview 23
Lessons From Attachment Theory, Narrative Medicine, and Mindful Practice 24
The Context of the Interview: Factors Influencing the Form and Content of the Interview 25
The Setting 25
The Situation 26
The Subject 26
The Significance 27
Establishing an Alliance and Fostering Effective Communication 27
Building the Relationship and Therapeutic Alliance 28
Data Collection: Behavioral Observation, the Medical and Psychiatric History, and Mental Status Examination 29
Behavioral Observation 29
The Medical and Psychiatric History 29
Presenting Problems 29
Past Psychiatric History 31
Past Medical History 31
Review of Systems 31
Family History 32
Social and Developmental History 32
Use of Collateral Information 32
The Mental Status Examination 32
Sharing Information and Preparing the Patient for Treatment 33
The Evaluation of Children and Adolescents 34
Difficulties and Errors in the Psychiatric Interview 34
Dealing With Sensitive Subjects 34
Disagreements About Assessment and Treatment 35
Errors in Psychiatric Interviewing 35
Conclusion 35
References 35
References 35.e1
5 Functional Neuroanatomy and the Neurologic Examination 37
Functional Neuroanatomy 37
The Neurologic Examination 38
Input 38
Peripheral Sensory Examination 39
In Addition, Complex Associative Sensory Modalities of Clinical Relevance Include 39
Sensory (I, II, VIII) and Sensorimotor (V, VII, IX, X) Cranial Nerves 39
Olfactory Nerve (Cranial Nerve I) 39
Optic Nerve (Cranial Nerve II) 39
Trigeminal Nerve (Cranial Nerve V) 40
Facial Nerve (Cranial Nerve VII) 40
Acoustic Nerve (Cranial Nerve VIII) 40
Glossopharyngeal and Vagus Nerves (Cranial Nerves IX and X) 40
Integration and Evaluation 40
Reflexes 40
The Mental Status Examination 41
Executive Function and Attention 41
Language 41
Memory 41
Visual–Spatial Skills 41
Output 41
Motor (III, IV, VI, XI, XII) and Sensorimotor (V, VII, IX, X) Cranial Nerves 41
Motor Examination 42
Coordination 42
References 42
References 42.e1
6 Limbic Music 43
Introduction 43
Why Limbic Music? 43
What Is Limbic Music? 44
Where Does Limbic Music Come From and What Does It Want? 46
The Polyvagal Theory 47
Microexpressions 48
Implicit Bias 48
Clinical Examples 49
Conclusion 49
References 49
References 49.e1
7 Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessment 51
Overview 51
Psychological Assessment 51
Assessment of Intellectual Functioning 52
Tests of Personality, Psychopathology, and Psychological Function 53
Neuropsychological Assessment 54
An Overview of Neuropsychological Assessment Methods 55
Attention and Executive Functions 56
Language 56
Higher-Order Visual Functions 56
Learning and Memory 56
Higher-Order Sensory and Motor Functions 57
Statistical Analysis and Interpretation 57
Neuropsychological Screening Instruments 57
Integration With Psychological Assessment Tools 57
Common Neuropsychological Assessment Referral Questions for Psychiatrists 57
Obtaining and Understanding Test Reports 58
References 58
References 58.e1
8 Diagnostic Rating Scales and Laboratory Tests 59
Diagnostic Rating Scales 59
General Psychiatric Diagnostic Instruments 59
Mood Disorders 59
Psychotic Disorders and Related Symptoms 60
Anxiety Disorders 60
Attention Disorders 61
Substance Abuse Disorders 61
Cognitive Disorders 61
Laboratory Tests 62
Routine Screening 62
Psychosis and Delirium 62
Mood Disorders and Affective Symptoms 63
Anxiety 64
Care of the Geriatric Population 64
Substance Abuse 64
Eating Disorders 64
Pharmacogenomic Testing 65
The Electroencephalogram 66
Neuroimaging 67
Computed Tomography 67
Magnetic Resonance Imaging 67
Positron Emission Tomography/Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography 68
Conclusion 68
References 68
References 68.e1
9 Depressed Patients 69
Overview 69
Making the Diagnosis of Depression 70
Major Depression 70
States Commonly Mislabeled as Depression 72
Excluding Organic Causes of Depression 73
Stroke 73
Dementia 74
Subcortical Dementias 74
Choice of an Appropriate Antidepressant Treatment 74
Prescribing Antidepressants for the Medically III 74
Orthostatic Hypotension 76
Anticholinergic Effects 76
Cardiac Conduction Effects 76
Myocardial Depression 78
Other Side Effects (Specific to Each Antidepressant Class) 78
Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome 79
Hepatic Metabolism 79
Thioridazine 79
Other DSM-5 Diagnoses of Depression 79
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Formerly Dysthymic Disorder) 79
Adjustment Disorder With Depressed Mood 79
Bereavement 79
Despondency Consequent to Serious Illness 79
Management of the Acute Phase of Despondency 80
Management of Post-Acute Despondencies: Planning for Discharge and After 80
References 81
References 81.e1
10 Delirious Patients 83
Diagnosis 83
Differential Diagnosis 84
The Examination of the Patient 87
Specific Management Strategies for Delirium 89
Drug Management 89
Delirium in Specific Diseases 92
Conclusion 92
References 93
References 93.e1
11 Patients With Neurocognitive Disorders 95
Epidemiology 95
Diagnosis 96
Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Alzheimer’s Disease 96
Vascular Neurocognitive Disorder 97
Neurocognitive Disorder With Lewy Bodies 98
Frontotemporal Neurocognitive Disorder 98
Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition 99
Substance/Medication-Induced Neurocognitive Disorder 99
Neurocognitive Disorders Due to Multiple Etiologies 99
Evaluation of Neurocognitive Disorders 99
History 99
Medical and Neurologic Examination 101
Laboratory Examination 101
Mental Status Examination 101
Bedside Neurocognitive Assessment 102
Standardized Cognitive Testing 103
Treatment Considerations 103
Medical and Surgical Interventions 103
Behavioral Interventions 105
Pharmacotherapy 105
Cognitive Symptoms 105
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms 106
Conclusion 107
References 107
References 107.e1
12 Psychotic Patients 109
Diagnostic Evaluation 109
Clinical Pictures and Corresponding Problems on the Medical Ward 113
The Paranoid or Delusional Patient 113
The Disorganized Patient 114
The Patient With Negative Symptoms or Neurocognitive Deficits 114
The Manic Patient 114
The Psychotic Depressed Patient 115
The Elderly Psychotic Patient 115
Management of Psychotic Patients 115
General Considerations 115
Drug Selection 115
First-generation Antipsychotics 116
Extrapyramidal Side Effects and Tardive Dyskinesia 116
Second-generation Antipsychotics 117
Treating Agitation 118
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome 118
Drug Interactions With Antipsychotic Agents 118
Working With the Patient and the Family 119
More Problems in the Care of Psychotic Patients 119
Assessment of Dangerousness 119
Pain Threshold in Schizophrenia 119
Psychogenic Polydipsia (Water Intoxication) 119
Medical Co-morbidities 120
Cigarette Smoking 120
Conclusion 120
Medication Adherence and Insight Into Illness 120
References 121
References 121.e1
13 Anxious Patients 123
Overview 123
The Nature and Origin of Anxiety 123
Anxiety in the Medical Setting 125
Anxiety From Failure to Cope 126
PTSD Resulting From Traumatic Procedures 126
Anxiety That Interferes With Evaluation or Treatment 127
Medical Illnesses That Mimic Anxiety Disorder 128
Anxiety That Mimics Medical Illness 130
Panic Disorder Associated With Medical Illness 132
Primary Anxiety Disorders 132
Panic Disorder 132
Generalized Anxiety Disorder 133
Specific Phobias 133
Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder) 133
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder 133
Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder 134
Other Psychiatric Disorders 134
Treatment 134
Pharmacologic Treatment of Panic Disorder 135
Antidepressants 135
Benzodiazepines 136
Pharmacologic Treatment of Generalized Anxiety 137
Choice of Benzodiazepine 137
Precautions in Prescribing 138
Pharmacologic Alternatives to Benzodiazepines 138
Cognitive-behavioral Therapy 139
References 139
References 139.e1
14 Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder 141
Overview 141
Screening for Alcohol Use Disorder 142
Acute Intoxication and the Psychiatric Sequelae of Alcohol Use 142
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: Identification and Management 143
Types of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndromes 144
Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal 145
Wernicke–Korsakoff Syndrome 146
Wernicke’s Encephalopathy 146
Korsakoff’s Psychosis 146
Treatment 146
Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder 146
Psychosocial Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder 147
References 148
References 148.e1
15 Patients With Substance Use Disorders 149
Overview 149
Stimulants 150
Cocaine 150
Pharmacology and Mechanism of Action 150
Psychiatric Sequelae of Cocaine Use 151
Management 151
Amphetamines and Other CNS Stimulants 152
Pharmacology and Mechanism of Action 152
Psychiatric Sequelae of Amphetamine Use 152
Management 152
Hallucinogens 153
Pharmacology and Mechanism of Action 153
Psychiatric Sequelae and Management 154
Cannabis and Synthetic Cannabinoids 154
Pharmacology and Mechanism of Action 154
Psychiatric Sequelae of Cannabis Use 154
Management 155
Heroin and Other Opioids 155
Pharmacology and Mechanism of Action 155
Management of Opioid Intoxication and Withdrawal 155
Pharmacotherapy for Maintenance of Opioid Use Disorder 156
Opioid Agonist Treatment 156
Opioid Antagonist Treatment 157
Benzodiazepines and Other Sedative Hypnotics 157
Benzodiazepines 157
Pharmacology and Mechanism of Action 158
Psychiatric Sequelae of Benzodiazepine Use 158
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Management 158
Sedative–Hypnotics 159
Pharmacology and Mechanism of Action 159
Withdrawal Management 159
References 159
References 159.e1
16 Psychosomatic Conditions 161
Overview 161
Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders 162
Somatic Symptom Disorder 162
Illness Anxiety Disorder 163
Conversion Disorder 164
Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Illness 164
Factitious Disorders 165
Psychiatric Differential Diagnosis 165
Depressive Disorders 165
Anxiety Disorders 165
Substance Use Disorders 165
Psychotic Disorders 165
Organic Mental Disorders 166
Personality Disorders 166
Functional Somatic Syndromes 166
Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease 167
Fibromyalgia 167
Irritable Bowel Syndrome 168
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity 168
Treatment of the Somatic Symptom Disorders 168
Prognosis and Treatment 168
Somatic Symptom Disorder 168
Conversion Disorder or Functional Neurologic Symptoms 169
Illness Anxiety Disorder 169
Deception Syndromes 170
Factitious Disorders 170
Diagnostic Approach 172
Malingering 172
Management of Deception Syndromes 173
Three Shared Parameters of Psychosomatic Conditions 173
Manifestation 174
Production 174
Gratification 175
Conclusion 175
References 175
References 175.e1
17 Patients With an Eating Disorder 177
Overview 177
Epidemiology 177
Onset and Course 177
Differential Diagnosis and Initial Assessment of Eating Disorders 178
Clinical Detection of an Occult Eating Disorder 178
Differential Diagnosis 178
Weight Assessment 179
Interventions 179
Engaging the Reluctant Patient 179
Considerations in Initiating Treatment 180
Medical Intervention for Eating Disorders 181
Treatment of Patients With Anorexia Nervosa 182
Nutritional Rehabilitation 182
Psychological Therapies 183
Pharmacologic Management 184
Treatment of Patients With Bulimia Nervosa 184
Psychological Therapies 184
Pharmacologic Management 185
Treatment of Patients With Binge-Eating Disorder 185
Psychological Therapies 186
Pharmacologic Management 186
Summary 186
References 187
References 187.e1
18 Pain Patients 189
Overview 189
Pathophysiology of Pain 189
Pain Terminology 191
Pain Measurement 193
The Psychiatry Consultant as Pain Physician 194
The Psychiatrist’s Role 194
Gathering Important Preliminary Information 194
Physical Examination 194
Psychiatric Examination 194
Depression 194
Anxiety Disorders 196
Somatic Symptom Disorders 196
Functional Neurologic Symptom Disorder 196
Factitious Disorder With Physical Symptoms 197
Malingering 197
Dissociative States 197
General Principles of Pain Therapy 198
Pain Is Not Psychological by Default 198
Care Does Not Only Involve Symptom Management 198
Caveats in Using Placebos 198
Deafferentation Surgery Is Usually Not the Answer 198
Talking and Listening 199
Medication for Pain: Analgesia and Adjuvants 199
Non-Steroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs 200
Side-Effects 200
Special Features 200
Opioids 201
Opioid Potencies 201
Principles of Opioid Administration 201
Potency and Administration 201
Oral Potency 201
Avoid As-Needed Dosing 202
Toxicity 202
Are Opioids the Drugs of Choice in Our Case? 203
Dosing 203
Drug Delivery 203
Tolerance or Excessive Sedation 203
Mixed Agonists and Antagonists 203
Addiction 203
Opioid Adjuvants 203
Guidelines for Opioid Maintenance Adjuvants 203
Analgesic Adjuvants 204
Antidepressants for Pain 204
Reviews of Efficacy 206
Anti-Epileptic Drugs 207
Sympathetically Maintained Pain 208
Treatment of Central Neuropathic Pain States 208
Treatment of Pain Behavior and the Use of Multidisciplinary Pain Clinics 209
Guidelines 209
Reasons for Referral to an Inpatient Multidisciplinary Pain Clinic 210
Hypnosis 210
Rehabilitation 210
Education 210
Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies 210
Coping and Psychotherapy 211
References 211
References 211.e1
19 Patients With Seizure Disorders 213
Overview 213
The Management of Psychiatric Symptoms in Patients With Seizure Disorders 213
Ictal Neuropsychiatric Phenomena 214
Peri-ictal Neuropsychiatric Phenomena 215
Inter-ictal (Chronic) Neuropsychiatric Phenomena 216
Non-Epileptic Seizures 218
Clinical Considerations 219
Summary 220
References 221
References 221.e1
20 Patients With Cerebrovascular Disease and Traumatic Brain Injury 223
Cerebrovascular Disease 223
Cognitive Impairment and Delirium 224
Post-Stroke Depression 224
Post-Stroke Apathy 225
Other Post-Stroke Psychiatric Phenomena 226
The Management of Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury 227
Epidemiology 227
Pathophysiology 227
Clinical Presentation 228
Cognitive Impairment 228
Personality Changes 228
Mood and Anxiety Disorders 228
Psychosis 229
Treatment 229
Pharmacology 229
Behavioral, Cognitive, and Social Interventions 230
Conclusion 230
References 230
References 230.e1
21 Patients With Abnormal Movements 231
Overview 231
Patient History and Physical Examination 231
Idiopathic Movement Disorders 232
Parkinson’s Disease 232
Huntington’s Disease 233
Tourette’s Syndrome 234
Wilson’s Disease 234
Restless Legs Syndrome (Willis–Ekbom Disease) 235
Tremors 235
Drug-Induced Movement Disorders 235
Drug-Induced Tremors 235
Antipsychotic-Induced Extrapyramidal Symptoms 236
Acute Dystonic Reaction 236
Akathisia 236
Parkinsonism 237
Tardive Dyskinesia 237
Functional Movement Disorders 238
References 239
References 239.e1
22 Patients With Infectious or Inflammatory Neuropsychiatric Impairment 241
Overview 241
Potential Etiologies of Acute and Sub-Acute Neuropsychiatric Impairment 241
Encephalitis Versus Encephalopathy 241
Causes of Encephalopathy 241
Work-Up for Encephalopathy 241
Encephalitic Neuropsychiatric Impairment 242
Clinical Features of Infectious Encephalitis 242
Clinical Features of Autoimmune Encephalitis 242
Work-Up for Infectious and Inflammatory Causes 243
Bloodwork 243
Neural Autoantibody Testing 243
Intracellular Versus Cell Surface-Targeted Neural Autoantibodies 243
Overlap Syndromes: Parainfectious Autoimmune Encephalitis 245
CSF Analysis 245
Electroencephalography 245
Brain Imaging 246
Malignancy Screening 246
Illustrative Autoimmune Encephalitic Syndromes Manifesting With Neuropsychiatric Impairment 246
NMDAR Encephalitis 246
Limbic Encephalitis 247
LGI-1 Encephalitis 247
Treatment Strategies for Patients With Infectious or Inflammatory Causes of Encephalitic Neuropsychiatric Impairment 248
Treatment of Infectious Encephalitis or Meningitis 248
Treatment of Autoimmune Encephalitis 249
Identification of Objective Measures to Follow Over Time 249
General Treatment Goals 249
Treatment Strategies 249
Paraneoplastic Disorders 249
Psychiatric Considerations in the Treatment of Patients With Infectious or Inflammatory Neuropsychiatric Impairment 250
Remaining Questions on Autoimmune Encephalitides 250
What About Low-Titer Autoantibodies? 250
What About Late Diagnoses? 250
What Is Hashimoto’s Encephalitis and Does It Truly Exist? 250
Are Antibody Subtypes Important? 251
Conclusion 251
References 251
References 251.e1
23 Catatonia, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, and Serotonin Syndrome 253
Overview 253
Catatonia 253
Definition 253
Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Potential Etiologies 254
Subtypes of Catatonia 255
Clinical Features and Diagnosis 256
Neuropathophysiology 256
Management and Treatment 259
Prognosis and Complications 261
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome 261
Epidemiology and Risk Factors 262
Clinical Features and Diagnosis 262
Serotonin Syndrome 263
Definition 263
Epidemiology 263
Clinical Features and Diagnosis 263
Pathophysiology 264
Management and Treatment 264
Prognosis and Complications 265
References 265
References 265.e1
24 Patients With Disordered Sleep 267
Overview 267
Sleep Stages and Normal Sleep 267
Polysomnography 267
Sleep Cycle and Architecture 268
Sleep Across the Life Span 268
Neuroanatomic Basis for Sleep 268
Sleep Disorders 269
Insomnia 269
Diagnosis 269
Treatment 269
Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders 270
Diagnosis 270
Treatment 270
Narcolepsy and Hypersomnias of Central Origin 271
Narcolepsy 271
Hypersomnias of Central Origin 271
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders 271
Parasomnias 272
Arousal Disorders 272
REM Sleep Disorders 272
Sleep-Related Movement Disorders 273
Sleep Disorders Related to Another Medical Condition 273
Mood Disorders 273
Psychotic Disorders 274
Anxiety Disorders 274
Medical Disorders 274
Substance-Induced Sleep Disorder 274
Approach to the Patient With Disordered Sleep 275
References 277
References 277.e1
25 Sexual Disorders or Sexual Dysfunction 279
Overview 279
Epidemiology and Risk Factors 279
Pathophysiology 279
Clinical Features and Diagnosis 280
Approach to Sexual History-Taking 280
Physical Examination and Laboratory Investigation 282
Diagnostic Criteria of Specific Sexual Disorders 282
Male Disorders of Sexual Function 282
Erectile Disorder 282
Delayed Ejaculation 282
Premature (Early) Ejaculation 283
Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder 284
Female Disorders of Sexual Function 284
Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder 284
Female Orgasmic Disorder 284
Genito–pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder 284
Sexual Dysfunction Disorders Affecting Both Genders 284
Substance/Medication Induced-Sexual Dysfunction 284
Other Specified and Unspecified Sexual Dysfunction 284
Paraphilic Disorders 284
Gender Dysphoria 284
Differential Diagnosis of Sexual Disorders 285
Treatment 285
Organically Based Treatment 285
Psychotropic Medication-induced Sexual Dysfunction 285
Antidepressants 285
Antipsychotics 286
Premature Ejaculation 286
Erectile Dysfunction 286
Female Sexual Dysfunction 288
26 The Psychiatric Management of Patients With Cardiac Disease 291
Overview 291
Anxiety in the Cardiac Patient 291
Epidemiology 291
Anxiety Among Cardiac Patients 291
Anxiety Disorders in Cardiac Patients 291
Association Between Anxiety and Cardiac Illness 292
Differential Diagnosis of Anxiety in the Cardiac Patient 293
Psychopharmacologic Issues in the Anxious Cardiac Patient 293
Benzodiazepines. 293
Antidepressants. 293
Antipsychotics. 293
Other Agents. 294
Approach to the Anxious Cardiac Patient 294
Consider a Broad Differential Diagnosis for the Patient’s Distress. 294
Evaluate Sources of Anxiety and Assess How the Patient Has Dealt With Difficult Situations in the Past. 294
Recommend Appropriate Behavioral and Therapeutic Interventions. 294
Intelligently Use Psychiatric Medications for Specific Target Symptoms. 294
Return Frequently to See the Patient. 295
Depression in the Cardiac Patient 295
Depression in Patients With Established Cardiac Illness 295
Depression as a Risk Factor for Cardiac Disease 295
Differential Diagnosis of Depression in the Cardiac Patient 296
Psychopharmacologic Issues in the Depressed Cardiac Patient 297
Other Treatment Modalities for the Depressed Cardiac Patient 298
Approach to the Management of the Depressed Cardiac Patient 298
Routine Screening. 298
Consider Appropriate Psychiatric and Medical Differential Diagnoses. 298
Attempt to Identify the Patient’s Coping Style and the Triggers for Depressive Symptoms. 298
Make Use of Existing Social Supports or Help Develop a Network. 298
Carefully Consider the Use of Antidepressant Medication. 299
Delirium in Cardiac Patients 299
Epidemiology 299
Delirium and Cardiac Disease 299
Delirium and Medical Outcome 299
Differential Diagnosis of Delirium in the Cardiac Patient 299
Psychopharmacologic Issues in the Delirious Cardiac Patient 300
The Practical Management of the Delirious Cardiac Patient 301
Make an Informed Diagnosis of Delirium, and Carefully Consider Potential Etiologies. 301
Aggressively Treat All Potential Etiologies of Delirium. 301
Use Non-Pharmacologic Strategies to Minimize Confusion and Ensure Safety. 301
Use Antipsychotic Medications to Reduce Agitation and Psychotic Symptoms and Regulate the Sleep–Wake Cycle. 301
References 302
References 302.e1
27 Patients With Renal Disease 303
Overview 303
Patients With Normal Kidney Function 303
Clearance of Toxins and Homeostasis 303
Volume Control 303
Endocrine Function 303
Kidney Disease 303
Epidemiology and Risk Factors 304
Lithium and Kidney Disease 304
Complications of Kidney Disease 304
Therapeutic Options for Advanced Kidney Disease 304
Dialysis 305
Kidney Transplantation 305
Psychiatric Disorders in ESRD 306
Depression and Anxiety 306
Cognitive Impairment 306
Treatment Considerations 307
Neurologic Complications in Renal Failure 307
Central Nervous System Complications 307
Peripheral Nervous System Complications 308
Pediatric Populations 309
Psychopharmacologic Considerations 309
Antidepressants 309
Benzodiazepines 311
Mood Stabilizers 311
Antipsychotics 311
References 312
References 312.e1
28 Patients With Gastrointestinal Disease 313
Introduction 313
Disorders of the Oropharynx, Esophagus, Stomach, and Upper Intestines 313
Xerostomia 313
Dysphagia 313
Globus Hystericus 313
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 313
Nausea and Vomiting 314
Gastroparesis 315
Gastric Bypass 315
Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract 316
Constipation 316
Diarrhea 316
Irritable Bowel Syndrome 317
Inflammatory Bowel Disease 318
Psychiatric Issues Related to Cancers of the Upper and Lower Intestines 319
GI Cancer 319
Liver Disorders 320
Hepatitis C 320
Hepatic Encephalopathy 321
Disorders of the Pancreas 321
Pancreatic Cancer 321
Pancreatitis 322
Medication Considerations in Gastrointestinal Illness 322
SSRI-Related Upper GI Bleeding 323
Medication Considerations in Liver Disease 324
References 326
References 326.e1
29 Organ Failure and Transplantation 327
Overview 327
Psychiatric Evaluation of the Transplant Patient 328
Pre-Transplant Psychiatric Evaluation 329
Psychiatric Considerations in Patients With End-Organ Failure 330
Psychiatric Care of the Pre-Transplant Patient 330
Care of the Post-Transplant Patient 331
Short-Term Care 331
Long-Term Care 332
Pediatric Transplantation 333
Pre-Transplant Evaluation 333
Post-Transplant Care 334
Conclusion 334
References 334
References 334.e1
30 Patients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome 335
Overview 335
Epidemiology 335
Medications for HIV Infection 336
Nucleoside (and Nucleotide) Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors 337
Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors 337
Protease Inhibitors 337
Integrase Inhibitors 337
Entry Inhibitors 337
Fusion Inhibitors 338
HIV Infection and the Central Nervous System 338
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders (HAND) 338
HIV-associated Dementia 338
HIV-associated Mild Neurocognitive Disorder 339
Asymptomatic Neurocognitive Impairment 339
HAND in the Era of HAART 339
CSF Viral Escape 339
Differential Diagnosis of Psychiatric Distress 339
Mental Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition 339
Delirium 340
Depression 340
Fatigue 340
Bereavement 340
Suicide 341
Anxiety 341
Mania 341
Psychosis 341
Sleep 341
Substance Use 341
Pain 342
Approach to Psychiatric Care 342
Screening and Prevention 342
Collaboration 343
Adherence 343
Treatment 344
Non-pharmacologic Treatments 344
Case Management 344
Groups 344
Individual Psychotherapy 344
Pharmacologic Treatment 344
Drug–Drug Interactions 344
Depression 344
Serotonin–Norepinephrine Re-Uptake Inhibitors 345
Bupropion 345
Trazodone 345
Mirtazapine 345
Tricyclic Antidepressants 346
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) 346
Psychostimulants 346
Anxiety 346
Anxiolytic Antidepressants 346
Benzodiazepines 346
Buspirone 346
Antipsychotics 346
Bipolar Disorder 346
Psychosis 347
Substance Use Disorders 347
Pain 347
Conclusion 348
References 348
References 348.e1
31 Patients With Cancer 349
Overview 349
Denial and “Middle Knowledge” 349
Hope and the Doctor–Patient Relationship 349
Medical Choices 349
Distress 349
Screening 352
Psychosocial Interventions 353
Anxiety Syndromes 353
Nausea and Vomiting 353
Depression 353
Fatigue 354
Diagnosis 355
Treatment 355
Exercise 355
Behavioral Interventions 355
Stimulants 355
Confusion and Cognitive Impairment 355
Hypercalcemia 355
Hyponatremia 356
Brain Tumors 356
Leptomeningeal Disease 356
Delirium in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) 356
Hyperviscosity Syndrome 356
Idiopathic Hyperammonemia (IHA) 357
Cushing’s Syndrome 357
Paraneoplastic Limbic Encephalitis (PLE) 357
Toxic Leukoencephalopathy 357
Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment (CRCI) 357
Effects of Hormonal Therapy in Cancer Patients 357
Survivors of Childhood Cancer 358
Conclusion 358
References 358
References 358.e1
32 Burn Patients 359
Overview 359
History 359
Epidemiology 359
Types of Burns 360
Risk Factors 360
Pre-Burn Psychopathology 361
Assessment and Management of Patients With Burns 361
Diagnosis and Developmental Assessment 361
Developmental Stage and Burns: Case Examples 362
Infancy (Birth to 2.5 Years Old) 362
Pre-School Age (2.5 to 6 Years Old) 362
School-Age (7 to 12 Years Old) 362
Adolescence 363
Young Adulthood 363
Elderly 363
Acute Phase: Assessment and Treatment 363
Survival Fear During the Acute Phase After Injury 364
Search for Meaning During the Acute Phase After Injury 364
Burn-Induced Delirium 364
Acute Stress Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 364
Pain Assessment 364
Psychological Treatment of Pain 365
Pharmacologic Treatment of Acute Burn Patients 365
Drug Side Effects, Toxicity, and Adverse Interactions 366
Intermediate Phase 367
Psychological Interventions 367
Body Image and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 367
Acute Burns 368
Long-Term Phase and Outcomes 368
General Outcomes 368
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 369
Depression 369
Chronic Pain 370
End-of-Life Care 370
Staff Support, Staff Stress 370
Ethical Considerations 370
References 370
References 370.e1
33 Chronic Medical Illness and Rehabilitation 371
Overview 371
Diagnostic Considerations 371
Phases of Rehabilitation 371
Developmental Factors 374
Symptom Type and Intensity 374
Symptoms That Interfere With the Goals of Rehabilitation 374
Psychiatric Look-Alikes 374
Aphasia 374
Agitation 374
Pseudobulbar Affect 375
Aprosodia 375
Sensory Abnormalities 375
Temporal Lobe Symptomatology 376
Abulia 376
Diagnosis Is Critical to Treating the Patient With a Somatic Symptom Disorder 376
Treatment Strategies 376
Addressing Denial 376
Anxiety and Depression 377
Agitation 377
Managing Sexual Dysfunction After Spinal Cord Injury 378
Co-Morbid Medical and Psychiatric Conditions 378
References 379
References 379.e1
34 Intensive Care Unit Patients 381
The Intensive Care Unit Setting 381
The Psychiatrist in the Intensive Care Unit 381
Conclusion 384
References 384
References 384.e1
35 Patients With Genetic Syndromes 385
Overview 385
Varied approaches to Understanding Psychiatric Genetics 385
Epidemiology of Psychiatric Disorders 385
Gene-by-Environment Interactions 386
Advances in Identification of Genetic Mutations that Underlie Psychiatric Disorders 386
Assessment of the Patient for Genetic Syndromes 388
Selected Genetic Disorders 388
Disorders Due to Chromosomal Abnormalities and Microdeletions 388
Velocardiofacial Syndrome/DiGeorge Syndrome 388
Smith–Magenis Syndrome 389
Williams Syndrome 389
Prader–Willi Syndrome 390
Down’s Syndrome 390
Turner’s Syndrome 390
Klinefelter’s Syndrome 390
47,XYY 390
Autosomal Dominant Single-gene Disorders 391
Huntington’s Disease 391
Tuberous Sclerosis 391
Neurofibromatosis Type I 391
X-linked Dominant Disorders 391
Fragile X Syndrome 391
Rett Syndrome 391
Metabolic Disease 392
Assessment of the Patient for Metabolic Illness 392
Selected Metabolic Disorders With Psychiatric Features 392
Autosomal Dominant Disorders 393
Porphyrias/Acute Intermittent Porphyria 393
Autosomal Recessive Disorders 393
Homocystinuria 393
Wilson’s Disease 393
Metachromatic Leukodystrophy 394
Niemann–Pick Disease, Type C 394
GM2 Gangliosidosis (Tay–Sachs Disease, Late-onset Type) 394
X-linked Disorders 394
X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy 394
Urea Cycle Defects—Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency 395
Lesch–Nyhan Syndrome 395
Mitochondrial Disorders 395
Teratogen Exposure 395
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders 395
Conclusion 396
References 396
References 396.e1
Suggested Reading 396
36 Coping With Illness and Psychotherapy of the Medically Ill 397
What Exactly Is Coping? 397
Who Copes Well? 398
Who Copes Poorly? 398
What Interferes With Our Ability to Adapt to Illness? 398
The Role of Religion 399
The Medical Predicament—Bringing It All Together 399
Coping and Social Support 399
Courage to Cope 400
Assessment of Vulnerability 400
How to Find Out More About Coping 401
How to Be a Better Coper 402
Additional Psychotherapeutic Techniques in the Medically Ill Population 403
References 403
References 403.e1
37 Electroconvulsive Therapy and Neurotherapeutics 405
Overview 405
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation 405
Technique 405
Indications 406
Safety 406
Electroconvulsive Therapy 406
Technique 407
Indications 407
Safety 408
Cognitive 408
Other CNS Adverse Effects 408
Cardiovascular 409
Respiratory 409
Pregnancy 409
Vagus Nerve Stimulation 409
Technique 409
38 Psychopharmacology in the Medical Setting 413
Overview 413
Principles of Psychopharmacologic Practice 413
Initiating Treatment 414
Selecting and Administering Medication 415
Approach to Treatment Failure 416
Diagnosis 416
Dosage 416
Drugs 416
Disruptions 417
Combined Therapy 417
Discontinuing Medications 417
Pharmacokinetics 418
Absorption 418
Distribution 419
Metabolism 419
Excretion 420
Drug Interactions 422
Antipsychotic Drugs 423
Mood Stabilizers 425
Lithium 425
Valproic Acid 426
Lamotrigine 427
Carbamazepine and Oxcarbazepine 427
Other Anticonvulsants 428
Topiramate 428
Zonisamide 428
Gabapentin and Pregabalin 428
Antidepressants 428
SSRIs and Other Newer Antidepressants 429
Cytochrome P450 2D6 430
Cytochrome P450 3A4 430
Cytochrome P450 2C 430
Cytochrome P450 1A 430
Additional Interactions 430
Tricyclic Antidepressants 430
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors 431
Hypertensive Crisis 432
Serotonin Syndrome 432
St. John’s Wort 432
Psychostimulants and Modafinil 433
Psychostimulants 433
Modafinil/Armodafinil 433
Benzodiazepines 433
Psychiatric Uses of Non-Psychiatric Medications 434
Medications for Psychotropic Drug Side Effects 434
α1-Adrenergic Antagonists 435
α2-Adrenergic Agonists 435
β-Blockers 435
References 436
References 436.e1
39 Psychopharmacologic Management of Children and Adolescents 437
Overview 437
Issues in Clinical Management 437
Medical Precautions and Contraindications 438
Emergency Interventions: Treatment of Acute Agitation or Aggression 439
Delirium 439
Childhood Anxiety Disorders 439
Akathisia 440
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 440
FDA-Approved Treatments for ADHD 441
Stimulants 441
Methylphenidate 442
Amphetamines 442
Guidelines on the Use of Stimulants in Children 443
Side Effects of Stimulants 443
Medication Interactions With Stimulants 443
Atomoxetine 444
Alternative (Non-FDA-Approved) Treatments for ADHD 444
Bupropion Hydrochloride (Wellbutrin, Zyban) 444
Tricyclic Antidepressants 444
α-Adrenergic Agonists 444
Clonidine 444
Guanfacine (Tenex) 445
Novel Treatments for ADHD 445
Modafinil/Armodafinil 445
Mood Disorders 445
Depression 445
Pharmacotherapy of Depression 446
Update on Antidepressant-Associated Suicidality 446
Pharmacokinetics of Antidepressants in Children and Adolescents 447
Clinical Use of SSRIs 447
Side Effects and Complications 448
Bipolar Disorder 448
Pharmacotherapy 448
Lithium 448
Carbamazepine 449
Oxcarbazepine 449
Valproic Acid 449
Atypical Antipsychotics 449
Risperidone 449
Aripiprazole 450
Olanzapine 450
Quetiapine 450
Ziprasidone 450
Asenapine 450
Alternative Anticonvulsants 450
Developmental Disorders 450
Intellectual Disability 450
Autism Spectrum Disorders 451
Psychotic Disorders 451
Combined Agents 453
References 453
References 453.e1
40 Mind–Body Medicine 455
Overview 455
Stress Physiology 455
Definition of Stress and Distress 455
Autonomic Nervous System 456
Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal Axis 456
Appraisal 457
Immune System 457
Specificity of the Stress Response 457
Allostasis, Allostatic Loading, and NF-κB 457
Resiliency 458
The Mind–Body Medicine Hypotheses 458
Use and Efficacy of Mind–Body Techniques 459
Conclusions 460
References 460
References 460.e1
41 Chronic Disease and Unhealthy Habits 461
Overview 461
Healthy Habits and Disease Prevention and Management 461
Transtheoretical Model of Change 462
Pre-contemplation 463
Contemplation 463
Preparation 463
Action 463
Maintenance 463
Behavior Modification Counseling: the “5 As” 463
Assess 464
Advise 464
Agree 464
Assist 464
Arrange 464
A Five-Step Cycle for Coaching Patients to Adopt Healthy Habits 464
Smoking Prevalence and Characteristics of Smokers 467
Quitting Cigarette Smoking 468
Smoking Cessation Behavioral Treatments 468
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approaches 468
Mind-Body Approaches or Mindfulness 468
Smoking Cessation Medications 468
References 469
References 469.e1
42 Complementary Medicine and Natural Medications 471
Overview 471
Efficacy and Safety 471
Mood Disorders 471
Anxiolytics and Hypnotics 473
Premenstrual and Menopausal Symptoms 474
Cognition and Dementia 474
Non-Medication Therapies 474
Conclusion 475
References 475
References 475.e1
43 Difficult Patients 477
Overview 477
Types of Difficult Patients 477
Antisocial and Narcissistic Personality Disorders 478
Borderline Personality Disorder 478
Difficult Behavior and the Consultee 480
Helping the Consultee 481
Consultant’s Role 483
Medication 484
Psychiatrist’s Work With the Patient 485
Differential Diagnosis 485
Suicide Assessment 486
Assessment of Potential for Violence 486
Substance Abuse 486
Brief Tactical Psychotherapy 487
Termination 488
References 490
References 490.e1
44 Care of the Suicidal Patient 491
Overview 491
Epidemiology and Risk Factors 491
Epidemiology 491
Psychiatric Risk Factors 492
Medical Risk Factors 493
Familial and Genetic Risk Factors 494
Social Risk Factors 494
Past and Present Suicidality 494
Contact With Physicians 495
Pathophysiology 495
Clinical Features and Diagnosis 495
Treatment of Suicide Risk 497
Difficulties in the Assessment of Suicide Risk 500
References 500
References 500.e1
45 Emergency Psychiatry 501
Introduction 501
Demographics 501
Types of Delivery Models 501
The Psychiatric Interview 502
The Medical Evaluation 503
The Safety Evaluation 504
Psychiatric Symptoms and Presentations 504
Depression 504
Mania 504
Anxiety 504
Psychosis 505
Personality Disorders 505
Catatonia 505
Trauma 505
Intoxication or Withdrawal 505
Alcohol 505
Benzodiazepines and Barbiturates 506
Opiates 506
Cocaine 506
Crystal Methamphetamine 506
Phencyclidine 506
Marijuana 506
Substance Intoxication and the Safety Assessment 506
Change in Mental Status 507
Management of Acute Symptoms 507
Environmental Intervention 508
Psychological Intervention 508
Pharmacologic Intervention 508
Management of Agitation 508
Restraint and Seclusion 509
Disposition 510
Emergency Assessment of Children 510
Demographics 510
Basic Principles 510
The Evaluation 510
Management 511
Legal Responsibilities of the Emergency Psychiatrist 511
Capacity Evaluation 511
Confidentiality and Release of Information 512
Civil Commitment 512
Mandatory Reporting 512
Conclusion 512
References 512
References 512.e1
46 Care at the End of Life 513
Goals of Treatment 513
The Role of the Psychiatrist 514
Depression 514
Desire to Hasten Death 514
Anxiety 514
Personality Considerations 515
Delirium and Cognitive Changes 515
Pain 515
Psychosocial Considerations 515
Challenges for Care Providers 516
Ethics and End-of-Life Care 517
Principles 517
Limitation of Life-Sustaining Treatment 517
Physician-Assisted Suicide 518
Conclusion 518
References 519
References 519.e1
47 Pediatric Consultation 521
Overview 521
The Pediatric Consultation Process 522
Initial Steps 522
Interview Techniques for Child Psychiatric Consultation 522
Liaison With the Medical Team 523
Working With Clinical Staff 523
Developmental and Family-Centered Approach to Consultation 524
Infancy 524
Pre-School Age 525
School Age 525
Adolescence 525
Family-Centered Care 526
Reasons for Consultation Requests 526
Primary Psychiatric Illnesses 527
Depression 527
Suicide 527
Feeding and Eating Disorders 528
Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders 528
Psychiatric Factors That Affect Medical Illness 529
Behavioral Factors That Affect Health Outcomes 530
Accidents 530
Non-Adherence 531
Behavioral Difficulties During Hospitalization 532
Child Maltreatment 532
Physical Abuse and Neglect 533
Sexual Abuse 533
Medical Child Abuse 534
Living With Chronic Illness 535
Care at the End of Life 535
Support for Parents With Serious Illness 536
The Parenting at a Challenging Time (PACT) Model 536
Ethical Issues 536
Future Considerations 538
References 538
References 538.e1
48 Care of the Geriatric Patient 539
Overview 539
Consultation With Geriatric Patients 539
Depression 539
Bipolar Disorder 540
Delirium and Dementia 540
Psychosis 542
Substance Abuse and Withdrawal 543
Anxiety 543
Special Considerations in the Geriatric Population 544
Pharmacotherapy 544
Healthcare Decision-Making 544
Emergency Department Care 544
Elder Abuse 545
Families and Caregivers 545
References 545
References 545.e1
49 Psychiatric Illness During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period 547
Overview 547
Diagnosis and Treatment of Mood Disorders During Pregnancy 547
Antidepressants 548
Pharmacologic Treatment of Depression: Clinical Guidelines 549
Bipolar Disorder 550
Psychotic Disorders 552
Anxiety Disorders 553
Electroconvulsive Therapy 553
Breast-Feeding and Psychotropic Drug Use 554
Psychiatric Consultation and Postpartum Psychiatric Illness 555
Depression 555
Diagnosis 555
Treatment 555
Panic Attacks and Obsessive– Compulsive Disorder 556
Psychosis 556
Prevention 556
Perinatal Psychiatry: From Screening to Treatment 557
References 557
References 557.e1
50 Culture and Psychiatry 559
Overview 559
Culture and Psychiatry 559
Cultural Differences in Illness Presentation 559
Cultural Assessment for Clinicians 560
Cultural Identity of the Individual 560
Cultural Conceptualizations of Distress 560
Psychosocial Stressors and Cultural Features of Vulnerability and Resilience 561
Cultural Features of the Relationship Between the Individual and the Clinician 561
Overall Cultural Assessment 561
Cultural Concepts of Distress 561
Acculturation and Immigration 561
Impact of Race/Ethnicity on Psychiatric Diagnosis and Treatment 562
Working With Interpreters 562
Recommendations When Working With Interpreters 562
The “Medical Ombudsman” Role 563
Ethnicity, Culture, and Psychiatric Medications 563
Cultural Factors in Psychotropic Medication Usage 563
Biological Aspects of Psychopharmacology 564
Recommendations for Optimizing Clinical Care of Diverse Populations 567
Helpful Techniques 567
Moving Beyond “Cultural Competence” and Toward “Cultural Humility” 567
References 567
References 567.e1
51 Legal Aspects of Consultation 569
Overview 569
Physicians’ Rights and Obligations 569
Malpractice Liability 569
Liability and Managed Care 570
Confidentiality and Privacy 570
Refusal to Treat Patients 571
End-of-Life Care and Advance Directives 572
Rights of Patients 573
Informed Consent and Evaluation of Decision-Making Capacity 573
Civil Commitment and Restraint 576
Right to Refuse Treatment 577
Conclusion 578
References 579
References 579.e1
52 Approaches to Collaborative Care and Behavioral Health Integration 581
Overview 581
Epidemiology 582
Barriers to Treatment 582
The Goals of Collaboration 583
Access 583
Treatment 583
Outcomes 583
Communication 583
Roles, Relationships, Expectations, and Liability 584
Models of Collaboration 584
Coordinated Care 584
Longitudinal Outpatient Psychiatric Care 584
Specialty Psychiatric Clinics 585
Consultation Psychiatry (Including Consult-and-Return Models) 586
Co-Located Care 586
Staff Consultant/Stepped Care Models 586
Parallel Care 586
Joint (or Collaborative) Patient Management 587
Primary Care in Psychiatry (“Reverse Integration”) 587
Collaborative (Fully Integrated) Care 587
The IMPACT Model 587
Three-Component Model 588
Choosing the Right Model 588
Conclusions 588
References 589
References 589.e1
53 Physician Well-Being and Coping With the Rigors of Psychiatric Practice 591
Overview 591
Epidemiology 591
Etiologies for Stress and Burnout 591
Frequent Encounters With Distress 591
Ethical Dilemmas 591
Transference and Countertransference 592
The Perception of Failure 592
Bearing the Burden of Stigma 592
Controlling Affect 593
Responsibility and Uncertainty 593
Disruption of Social Relationships 593
Delayed Gratification 593
Being the Caregiver 593
Financial Stress 593
Special Situations in Psychiatry 593
Coping With Patient Suicide 593
A Profound and Enduring Effect 593
Reactions to Suicide 593
Coping 593
Treating Dying Patients 594
Coping With Boundary Crossings and Violations 594
Boundary Violations 594
Decreasing Vulnerability 594
Coping With Malpractice Litigation 594
Protecting Yourself 594
Coping With a Lawsuit 594
Coping With Residency Training 594
When the Cobbler’s Children Have No Shoes 595
Denial of Vulnerability 595
Negation of Personal and Familial Concerns 595
Deferment of Seeking Help 595
How to Recognize Stress in Oneself 595
Healing the Wounded Healer 596
Be Your Own Most Important Patient 596
Process Experiences Regularly 596
Set Realistic Expectations and Boundaries 596
Review Your Own History 596
Notice What Works 596
Decrease Vulnerability to Stress 597
Identify Thought Distortions and Practice Positive Expectations 597
Engage in Directed Fantasy 597
Communicate With Family and Friends About Anticipated Unavailability 597
Enjoy Your Achievements and Your Goals 597
Learn and Practice Mindfulness 597
Autognosis Rounds 597
Maintain a Pleasurable Existence 597
When to Seek Consultation 598
Types of Professional Help 598
Psychotherapy 598
Psychopharmacology 598
Couples Therapy 598
Group Therapy 598
Conclusion 598
References 598
References 598.e1
54 Management of a Psychiatric Consultation Service 599
Overview 599
Documentation Should Reflect the Service Performed 599
Bill Only for Services Documented in the Medical Record 599
Follow the Medicare Guidelines for All Entries in the Medical Record 599
Obtain Preauthorization for Services Whenever Necessary 600
Identify the Payer 600
Develop a Standard Format for Writing the Consultation Note 600
Bill the Appropriate Code 601
Evaluate the Costs and Benefits of the Consultation Service 601
Provide Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement on the Psychiatric Consultation Service 602
Understand Donabedian’s Model 602
Use Structural Measures of Consulting Quality 602
Apply Process Measures of Consulting Quality 603
Consider Outcome Measures of the Consultant’s Quality 603
Follow the Guiding Principles of Quality Measurement 603
Conclusion 603
References 604
References 604.e1
Index 605
A 605
B 608
C 610
D 614
E 616
F 618
G 619
H 620
I 622
J 623
K 623
L 623
M 624
N 626
O 627
P 628
Q 632
R 632
S 633
T 636
U 637
V 637
W 638
X 638
Y 638
Z 638
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