Assessment Scales in Old Age Psychiatry

With an increasing number of old people afflicted by mental disorders, this guide should be of particular interest to those involved in assessing the mental health problems of the elderly.

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This book brings together in one volume as many scales as would be practical for ease of reference. It enables the reader to pick the most appropriate scale for any situation An estimated completion time for each scale is included 180 scales are presented, grouped according to requirements. Each chapter also includes a brief summary of the main scales which the authors feel would be most appropriate for the researcher, hospital specialist or GP.