![]() | By: Padraig Wright Julian Stern Michael Phelan Binding: Paperback Publisher: Saunders Ltd. ISBN: 0702027189 ISBN-13: 9780702027185 Released: 23 Nov 2004 RRP: Average Rating: ![]() |


It is easy to read & facts are fast to find. Explanations are clear & it contains many information boxes, which aid revision. Clinical topics are covered with a good level of detail, & contain extensive reference lists.
Highlights of the book include the psychopathology, psychology, human development & psychotherapy sections. I spent many long hours struggling with poorly written 'core' books on each of these topics, only to later find that I could of saved myself the misery. It easily contains enough information to pass any MCQ on these topics & it is worth buying this book for these chapters alone.
The only area in which I feel the book could of been improved is the pharmacology section. Although, this contains useful comparison tables, it lacks the level of detail required for the Part one MRCPsych exam.
Overalll, this is one of the best available text books & I can stronlgly recommend it.
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