One of the most widely used guides to prescribing psychiatric medications, the Tenth Edition
of Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines returns with fully updated content and new sections on …

Delirium is a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome which is common in all medical settings. It
often goes unrecognized due to difficulties in the detection of its hypoactive variant. This …

Delirium occurs at rates ranging from 10% to 30% of all hospital admissions. It is a negative
prognostic indicator, often leading to longer hospital stays and higher mortality. The …

Terminal restlessness is a term frequently used to refer to a clinical spectrum of unsettled
behaviors in the last few days of life. Because there are many similarities between the …

Both superficial and deep abdominal reflexes are described, of which the superficial
(cutaneous) reflexes are the more commonly tested in clinical practice. A wooden stick or pin …

Violence and aggression are common problems encountered in prison, which frequently
require clinical intervention. This increased prevalence is partially attributable to the high …

Delirium is common in all medical settings. Atypical antipsychotics are increasingly used for
the management of delirium symptomatology but their effectiveness has not been …

In an ageing society, developing high-quality healthcare for older people becomes
increasingly important. This revised and updated fourth edition focuses on the key aspects of …

Abstract Delirium occurs in 10-20% of medical patients on admission and a further 10-30%
develop delirium as an inpatient. Delirium is associated with increased length of stay …

Femoral fracture is the commonest reason for bed occupancy from trauma in older patients.
Its incidence is rising and it is associated with high morbidity, mortality and loss of function …