Case Files Psychiatry, 6e 2.2

Sixty high-yield psychiatry cases are offered in Case Files: Psychiatry, aiding students in refining their diagnostic and problem-solving skills. The Case Files series, a distinguished educational system, is validated to enhance shelf-exam results and clerkship performance. Unlike conventional study materials, this series immerses students in genuine patient scenarios, fostering comprehension beyond rote memorization.

Case Files: Psychiatry provides practical clinical situations to enrich and refine clinical decision-making abilities. The sixty high-impact cases highlight fundamental principles in psychiatric care. Each case commences with a vignette followed by pertinent open-ended questions structured to impart diagnostic and therapeutic approaches essential to psychiatry. The subsequent answers stress mechanisms and fundamental principles. In its sixth edition, the book introduces a revised format featuring bulleted summaries, concise paragraphs, and clearer headings.

• Realistic cases incorporating questions that guide the evaluation of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and treatment alternatives.
• Practical psychiatry cases with in-depth discussions in line with clerkship guidelines.
• USMLE-style review questions and clinical insights are included with each case.
• Guidance on approaching clinical issues and adopting a seasoned physician's mindset.

This complimentary application offers a sample case study out of the 60 available through an in-app purchase of $39.99 for Case Files: Psychiatry. Each case is tailored for iPhone/iPad users, featuring interactive elements.

• Accessible Study/Exam/Bookmark modes for board-style review questions.
• In Study mode, review answers alongside the questions.
• In Exam mode, time your responses and assess answers afterward.
• In Bookmark mode, revisit flagged questions for further review.
• Archive correctly answered questions post each practice quiz.
• Select the number of questions per practice quiz: 25, 50, 75, 100 or all.
• Option to include questions from prior quizzes.
• Interactive questions at the end of each case with detailed explanations to reinforce learning.
• Sort cases by title or case number.
• Add notes and tags to individual cases for organization.
• Search cases by title or tags.
• Track progress with stored quiz scores.
• iCloud functionality for data backup and synchronization across devices.

About the Authors:

Dr. Debra L. Klamen: Associate Dean of Education and Curriculum, Professor, and Chair of the Department of Medical Education at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (Springfield, Illinois). Additionally, a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at SIU.

Eugene C. Toy, MD: Dual-certified family physician and obstetrician-gynecologist. John S. Dunn Senior Academic Chair and Program Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program; Vice Chair of Academic Affairs in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Methodist Hospital--Houston; Clerkship Director and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Texas--Houston Medical School (Houston, Texas).