Published on: 11 December 2023
A Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust psychiatrist has shared their knowledge to update a foundational book on modern general adult psychiatry, which is being published by a well-known publisher. 
Dr Paul Rowlands has collaborated with two other psychiatrists on the latest edition of ‘Seminars in General Adult Psychiatry’, jointly published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) and Cambridge University Press. The book acts as a key text for psychiatry trainees studying for their MRCPsych exams, and a source of continuing professional development for psychiatrists and other mental health professionals.
The book covers developments in the understanding of mental disorders, service delivery, changes to risk assessment and management, collaborative care plans and 'trauma-informed' care. Key features of the former edition that have been revised include the detailed clinical descriptions of psychiatric disorders and historical sections with access to the classic studies of psychiatry. Additional topics explore autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and physical health.
Dr Rowlands, Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, has worked within in-patient and community settings as a consultant for over 26 years. His work has involved the training of psychiatry postgraduates for a number of year, including seven years as Head of the School of Psychiatry for Yorkshire and the Humber. Dr Rowlands has been involved in the General Adult Faculty of the Royal College of Psychiatrists as an elected member, Vice–Chair and Interim Chair, contributing to numerous reports.
“My intention with this book is to provide a fair summary of general psychiatry in the current UK context, with lots of practical advice and summaries of theory to help aid learning. As a psychiatry with over 26 years of experience, I want to share my findings with budding psychiatrists in hope that this will become a key feature of their studies,” said Dr Rowlands.
Dr Arun Chidambaram, Medical Director at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, said: “What a fantastic achievement to edit a book of such importance.
“Trainee psychiatrists will have access to a wealth of knowledge and support from this book, equipping them with everything they need to pass their MRCPsych exams as well as to support with continuing professional development within the field of psychiatry and more broadly – across mental health.
“On behalf of Derbyshire Healthcare, I would like to thank Dr Rowlands for his ongoing commitment to psychiatry and look forward to seeing the success of this book.”
The book will be available to purchase on Amazon and at other booksellers from 31 March 2024.
