Comorbidity of Mental and Physical Disorders - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 3318026034 ISBN 13 : 9783318026030

Editeur : S Karger AG, 2014

Synopsis

This publication presents evidence about the magnitude and severe consequences of comorbidity of mental and physical illnesses from a personal and societal perspective. Leading experts address the huge burden of co-morbidity to the affected individual as well as the public health aspects, the costs to society and interaction with factors stemming from the context of socioeconomic developments. The authors discuss the clinical challenge of managing cardiovascular illnesses, cancer, infectious diseases and other physical illness when they occur with a range of mental and behavioral disorders, including substance abuse, eating disorders and anxiety. Also covered are the organization of health services, the training of different categories of health personnel and the multidisciplinary engagement necessary to prevent and manage comorbidity effectively. The book is essential reading for general practitioners, internists, public health specialists, psychiatrists, cardiologists, oncologists, medical educationalists and other health care professionals.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: S Karger AG
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3318026034
• ISBN 13: 9783318026030
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 188
• Éditeur: Sartorius N., Holt R.I.G., Maj M.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible