Gerontopsychiatry in clinical practice

The publication provides an overview of the most important psychiatric diagnoses of the elderly, their etiopathogenesis, clinical picture and treatment options, including non-pharmacological interventions.

Illustrative case studies are included in the text. The issue of risky or inappropriate drugs is mentioned. The chapters include the topic of neuropsychological testing of elderly patients and questions from the field of forensic psychiatry.

The book is designed to facilitate physicians' orientation in neuropsychiatric problems of elderly patients.