Psychiatr. praxi 2017; 18(2e)
Part 2 of the review article on autism spectrum disorders summarizes the diagnostic strategies and diagnostic tools available in the Czech Republic.The crucial role of the paediatrician in identifying early symptoms and providing initial diagnosis is discussed. Psychological diagnosis as an importantcomponent of a comprehensive examination process is also included. Basic information is provided on the course and prognosis as well asthe strategy of pharmacotherapy in autism spectrum disorders. Finally, recommendations are presented, particularly for the general paediatrician,on how to proceed during preventive check-ups or when autism spectrum disorder...
Psychiatr. praxi 2017; 18(2e)
Indications psychotropic drugs in oncology include also chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, delirium, nausea, emesis and affect appetite. Psychotropicdrugs are often used "off label" and should be used in patients to attention. Levels of some of psychotropic drugs may be affected by a number of concomitantly administered drugs due to pharmacokinetic drug interactions. Dexamethasone, phenytoin, and carbamazepineare often the co-medication with the above-mentioned indications, among the important enzyme inducers and may reduce the effect ofpsychotropic drugs. Combinations of psychotropics potentially increased risk of pharmacodynamic drug interactions.
Psychiatr. praxi 2017; 18(2e): e20-e22
The modern trend of the current mental health care is the creation of multidisciplinary teams in which they work together experts from multipledisciplines. During the year 2015/2016 was implemented a project called Psychosocial community center for people with mental illness inPísek that tested this model in the current conditions.
Psychiatr. praxi 2017; 18(2e)