Tardive Dyskinesia by American Psychiatric Association - 9780890422304

Tardive DyskinesiaA Task Force Report of the American Psychiatric Association\nAuthor(s): American Psychiatric Association\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: American Psychiatric Association Publishing, United States\nImprint: American Psychiatric Association Publishing\nISBN-13: 9780890422304, 978-0890422304\nSynopsis\nSince the APA's last report on tardive dyskinesia in 1979,\nconsiderable research has been conducted on the prevalence, incidence, and\nrisk factors associated with the development of late-occurring neuroleptic\nside effects. This book summarizes the progress made over the last decade in\nunderstanding the differential diagnosis and epidemiology of tardive\ndyskinesia, as well as risk factors, course, and treatment. \nThe reader\nwill benefit from the book's coverage of\n\n indications for neuroleptic use\n alternative maintenance\nstrategies\n factors to consider in making a differential\ndiagnosis\n frequently encountered problems in dealing with special\npopulations sut