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Download or read book Clinical Manual of Psychiatric Diagnosis and Treatment written by Ronald W. Pies and published by American Psychiatric Pub. This book was released on 1994 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Manual of Psychiatric Diagnosis and Treatment: A Biopsychosocial Approach points out the most important issues in both the pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic treatment of the patient, and guides the reader through the fundamental concepts. Dr. Pies integrates both psychodynamic and biochemical perspectives, which he calls the "biopsychosocial approach." This approach equips the clinician with a broad-based understanding of the patient. The chapters include clinical vignettes, tables, charts, and summaries. This book is helpful for both the resident who is preparing for board examinations, and the experienced clinician who is in pursuit of enriched understanding.