Clinical Laboratory Medicine for Mental Health Professionals is a revised and abridged version of the foundational work, Laboratory Medicine in Psychiatry and Behavioral Science. This essential resource is tailored specifically for general psychiatrists and mental health professionals, equipping them with vital knowledge for clinical practice.
This comprehensive reference provides an organized approach to understanding laboratory tests, diseases and conditions, as well as psychotropic medications. The information is structured in an easy-to-navigate alphabetical format, ensuring that busy clinicians can quickly find the updated data they need.
- Laboratory Tests: For each test, you’ll find crucial details, including:
- Type of test (e.g., blood, urine, etc.)
- Explanation of the test
- Relevance to psychiatry
- Patient preparation guidelines
- Medical and psychiatric indications
- Numerical reference ranges
- Critical values for test results
- Interpretation of abnormal results, including factors influencing test levels
- Interfering factors that may affect test outcomes
- Cross-references to related tests or conditions
Clinical Diagnosis and laboratory testing details are provided for various diseases and conditions
Authors:
M.D. Sandra A. Jacobson (Author)
Edition:
1st
Publication Date:
December 12, 2016
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