ABSTRACT

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.

chapter Chapter 1|8 pages

History of psychiatry

chapter Chapter 2|10 pages

Aetiology and classification

chapter Chapter 3|10 pages

Diagnostic tools and rating scales

chapter Chapter 4|19 pages

Basic psychology

chapter Chapter 5|11 pages

Human development

chapter Chapter 6|21 pages

Social psychology

chapter Chapter 7|6 pages

Ethics

chapter Chapter 8|6 pages

Psychotherapy

chapter Chapter 9|13 pages

Psychopharmacology

chapter Chapter 10|5 pages

Psychopathology

chapter Chapter 11|3 pages

Miscellaneous