Psychopharmacology Algorithms: Clinical Guidance from the Psychopharmacology Algorithm Project at the Harvard South Shore Psychiatry Residency Program (1st Edition)

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By: David Osser (Author)

Psychopharmacology Algorithms provides a structured, evidence-based framework for prescribing psychiatric medications, helping clinicians avoid the biases and cognitive lapses that can complicate treatment decisions. Developed through the Psychopharmacology Algorithm Project at the Harvard South Shore Psychiatry Residency Training Program, this book brings together twelve influential papers offering practical strategies to translate research into daily clinical practice.

✨ Key Features:

• 🧠 Ten updated treatment algorithms for major psychiatric conditions, each supported by a critical review of the evidence

• 📑 Clear explanations of the advantages and disadvantages of various therapeutic options

•  Introductory guidance on the role of algorithms in clinical care and how to apply them effectively

• 🏥 Specialized content on inpatient psychopharmacology and using algorithms in psychiatry residency training

• 🔄 Includes a digital version with planned annual updates to keep recommendations current

• 👨‍⚕️ Edited by David N. Osser, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and general editor of the Psychopharmacology Algorithm Project

👩‍⚕️ Who Should Use This Book?

• Practicing psychiatrists, residents, and fellows

• Psychiatric nurse practitioners and physician assistants who prescribe

• Advanced practice pharmacists and primary care clinicians

• Educators in psychopharmacology are seeking structured teaching resources

• Researchers exploring areas in need of further clinical study

With its combination of practical algorithms, critical evidence reviews, and expert insights, this title serves as both a clinical decision-making guide and a teaching tool, making it an invaluable resource for the full spectrum of psychiatric care providers.

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