Completely up-to-date with the current MRCPsych Paper 1 examination, this list-based revision guide provides comprehensive coverage of the syllabus. It offers a focused set of essential notes that create a solid knowledge base for the candidate, rather than relying only on MCQs and EMIs for self-testing. Individual chapters are dedicated to each of the main topics within the curriculum and the succinct, bullet-point format aids recall and offers a realistic and user-friendly method for retaining knowledge. Key points are presented in manageable portions fostering confidence and encouraging further investigation. Written by a current trainee, Revision Notes for MRCPsych Paper 1 provides the most closely linked and relevant guide for candidates. It is also a highly useful reference for all Royal College candidates and medical and nursing students wanting an accessible introduction to psychiatry. 'This book is designed as a revision aid for MRCPsych Paper 1 and is written in a concise, easy to read style...it will be helpful in supporting the learning needed to succeed in this examination.' Wendy Burn, Dean, Royal College of Psychiatrists in her Foreword

Foreword . About the author . Acknowledgements . History of psychiatry . Aetiology and classification . Diagnostic tools and rating scales . Basic psychology . Human development . Social psychology . Ethics . Psychotherapy . Psychopharmacology . Psychopathology . Miscellaneous . Index