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Third edition
The Frith Prescribing Guidelines for People with Intellectual Disability provides comprehensive guidance on prescribing for patients with intellectual disability, as well as general information on the clinical care of this important population.
The guidelines have been conceived and developed by clinicians working in intellectual disability services. They are based on both the latest evidence and expert opinion to provide a consensus approach to prescribing as part of a holistic package of care, and include numerous case examples and scenarios. New to this edition are improved coverage of children and the role of primary care teams.
The Frith Prescribing Guidelines for People with Intellectual Disability, Third Edition, is a practical guide for busy clinicians, as well as a valuable reference for all primary and secondary health care professionals caring for people with intellectual disability.
The Frith Prescribing Guidelines for People with Intellectual Disability provides comprehensive guidance on prescribing for patients with intellectual disability as well as general information on the clinical care of this important population.
The guidelines have been conceived and developed by clinicians working in intellectual disability services. They are based on both the latest evidence and expert opinion to provide a consensus approach to prescribing as part of a holistic package of care, and include numerous case examples and scenarios. New to this third edition is improved coverage of children and the role of primary care teams.
The Frith Prescribing Guidelines for People with Intellectual Disability remains a practical guide for busy clinicians and a valuable reference for all primary and secondary health care professionals caring for people with intellectual disability.
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| Foreword |
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| Preface |
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| Acknowledgements |
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1 Intellectual Disability |
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11 | (10) |
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3 Physical and Health Monitoring |
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21 | (10) |
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31 | (32) |
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5 Dementia in People with Intellectual Disability |
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63 | (14) |
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Satheesh Kumar Gangadharan |
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6 Eating and Drinking Difficulties |
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77 | (18) |
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95 | (12) |
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107 | (10) |
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117 | (8) |
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10 Autism Spectrum Disorders |
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125 | (10) |
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11 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
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135 | (12) |
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147 | (6) |
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13 Self-Injurious Behaviour |
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153 | (8) |
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161 | (8) |
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169 | (10) |
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16 Bipolar Affective Disorder |
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179 | (14) |
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193 | (10) |
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203 | (12) |
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215 | (10) |
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20 Discussion Case Studies with Suggested Answers |
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| Appendix: Summary of Syndromes Mentioned in the Guidelines |
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| Index |
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Sabyasachi Bhaumik, Honorary Chair, University of Leicester, and Consultant Psychiatrist, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
David Branford, Pharmacist Expert in the fields of intellectual disabilities and mental health
Mary Barrett, Consultant Psychiatrist for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Named Doctor for Safeguarding Adults, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Leicester, UK, and East Midlands Training Programme Director for Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability
Satheesh Kumar Gangadharan, Medical Director and Consultant Psychiatrist, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
