Summary Realistic patient cases help students sharpen clinical their diagnostic and decision-making skills The Case Files series is widely used by medical students across all parts of the curriculum. Case Files: Psychiatry features 60 realistic clinical scenarios designed to enhance and hone students' clinical decision-making skills. Each case includes an easy-to-understand discussion correlated to key concepts, definitions of key terms, clinical pearls, and Board-style review questions to reinforce learning. The book's format allows students to review a patient vignette and explore/examine the case in a contextual, application-based manner, so they can ultimately learn medical diagnosis and management. Salient Features 1. NEW format with bulleted summaries, shorter paragraphs, and clearer headings 2. NEW cases covering cannabis intoxication, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and more 3. 70 illustrations 4. All cases have been thoroughly revised 5. Summary sections identify the salient aspects of each case 6. Comprehension questions have been rewritten in USMLE format and include clear, focused explanations 7. All references have been updated to reflect the most current sources