Description: "In Encountering Treatment Resistance, the author argues that patients must never be considered beyond aiding, given that second opinions identify additional treatment options in two-thirds of cases labeled treatment resistant. The book includes discussion of best practices for problem-solving and practical guidance on recognizing common but underappreciated medical causes of treatment failure and how to consistently achieve a thorough evaluation at each patient contact"--
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This book is unique in that I am not aware of any other text exclusively dedicated to addressing treatment resistance in psychiatry. It will be extremely useful to the intended audience and represents a practical guide to clinicians who may find themselves challenged by "treatment-resistant" cases.