Handbook Of Liaison Psychiatry - Tapa dura

Review of the hardback: 'The book could have been categorised by symptom, such as pain or depression. However, this would have led to a lot of repetition. ... It has an excellent section on establishing a service, which is amusingly pragmatic. I also liked the 'How to do a referral guide', with carefully laid out steps that need to be taken. ... There is an excellent index ... All budding and established liaison psychiatrists should have this manual and medical libraries should stock it.' British Medical Journal

Review of the hardback: 'It will be essential reading for liaison psychiatrists, liaison nurses, other members of the mental health team and services managers. It enthusiastically conveys the excitement and breadth of this developing subspecialty.' Clinical Medicine Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London

Review of the hardback: 'The setup and the extensive index makes it a very useful book for the practising CL psychiatrist. Because of its different character, this book is a good alternative for, or a welcome addition to, the existing American textbooks.' Journal of Psychosomatic Research

Review of the hardback: 'This book is a very welcome addition to liaison psychiatry literature. It is the first really comprehensive textbook of liaison psychiatry by authors predominantly working in the UK; however, the inclusion of a number of eminent international contributors greatly enhances it. ... Were I asked to recommend a single liaison psychiatry textbook for liaison psychiatrists and trainees it would now be this one.' The British Journal of Psychiatry

Review of the hardback: '... this book can be strongly recommended as a useful introduction to an important subject.' Journal of Mental Health

Dr Geoffrey Lloyd is Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist at the Priory Hospital, London. Elspeth Guthrie is Honorary Professor of Psychological Medicine and Medical Psychotherapy at the University of Manchester, and Consultant in Psychological Medicine at Manchester Royal Infirmary.