Case Files: Psychiatry

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Summary: you be the judge...
Review: This review book covers every concept you need to know in psychiatry, however I found the case scenarios to be a bit too black and white. The actual shelf exam as well as step 2 had much subtler presentations. Also, the section "analysis" was often redundant, a repetition of the summary of the case. I loved having the appropriate diagnostic criteria there where you need it. The quality of the comprehension questions at the end of each section surpass many of those in strict "question books" available for psychiatry, plus you get much more for your money. The approach to the patient section was invaluable alone. I kept a copy with me at all times during my rotation and referred to it often.