1st Edition

Revision Notes for MRCPsych Paper 1

By Jawad Sarah Copyright 2012

    Completely up-to-date with the current MRCPsych Paper 1 examination, this list-based revision guide provides comprehensive coverage of the syllabus. It offers a focused set of essential notes that create a solid knowledge base for the candidate, rather than relying only on MCQs and EMIs for self-testing. Individual chapters are dedicated to each of the main topics within the curriculum and the succinct, bullet-point format aids recall and offers a realistic and user-friendly method for retaining knowledge. Key points are presented in manageable portions fostering confidence and encouraging further investigation. Written by a current trainee, Revision Notes for MRCPsych Paper 1 provides the most closely linked and relevant guide for candidates. It is also a highly useful reference for all Royal College candidates and medical and nursing students wanting an accessible introduction to psychiatry.

    Foreword. About the author. Acknowledgements. History of psychiatry. Aetiology and classification. Diagnostic tools and rating scales. Basic psychology. Human development. Social psychology. Ethics. Psychotherapy. Psychopharmacology. Psychopathology. Miscellaneous. Index.

    Biography

    Sarah Jawad CT3 in Psychiatry