Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry (Oxford Medical Publications)

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Summary: Cornerstone for training
Review: The Oxford text-book of Psychiatry is certainly the best starting point for an intelligent perspective of psychiatry for beginners in training schemes.I hold no reservations in recommending this book essentially to medical graduates within the united kingdom. In adhering to a simple yet absorbing style,the text book covers all aspects of psychiatry.It's versatality stems from the fact that it takes the reader through a gradual increment of exposure starting from the very basics and progressing on, to end in a very complete list of references for all facts stated. The chapters on Psychopharmacology,Psychiatric history / examination and Psychopathology are complete in requirements for British graduates.The best written chapter is an extremely debatable array, though the chapter on Personality Disorders supersedes the rest. In essence a good guide and value for money.