Clinical Laboratory Medicine for Mental Health Professionals 1st Edition

Clinical Laboratory Medicine for Mental Health Professionals 1st Edition

Clinical Laboratory Medicine for Mental Health Professionals (1st Edition) by Sandra A. Jacobson offers a clear and comprehensive understanding of how laboratory medicine supports clinical decision-making in psychiatry and behavioral science. Designed for mental health professionals, this medical book bridges the gap between laboratory data and psychiatric evaluation, helping readers interpret test results that directly impact patient management.

It covers essential laboratory tests, including blood and urine studies, with detailed explanations on patient preparation, psychiatric indications, and medical indications. The book also provides guidance on understanding abnormal results, reference ranges, critical values, and interfering factors, allowing clinicians to make informed diagnostic and therapeutic choices in everyday clinical practice.

Key Benefits

• This edition serves as a practical laboratory reference for psychiatrists and behavioral health clinicians, presenting laboratory testing principles in an accessible format. It explains how psychotropic medications interact with various biochemical markers and how to monitor their therapeutic drug levels, toxic drug levels, and psychotropic drug levels.
• Each chapter integrates clinical diagnosis with laboratory testing, addressing a broad range of diseases and conditions relevant to psychiatry. Readers will find valuable content on screening, monitoring, and ECG interpretation, as well as detailed notes on liver function tests, hepatotoxic and cholestatic reactions, and abnormalities in bilirubin metabolism—both conjugated and unconjugated.
• The text also explains the mechanisms of osmolality and sodium abnormalities related to the syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion, helping readers connect biochemical findings with psychiatric presentations. An appendix featuring figures and visual aids enhances comprehension of complex topics, while clear cross references support quick access to related material.
• Years of research and clinical information back the author’s insights, making this title an essential reference for those working in clinical practice and academic psychiatry.

Price in Pakistan

The Clinical Laboratory Medicine for Mental Health Professionals (1st Edition) is available at Books N Beyond, Pakistan’s trusted medical bookstore.
It is priced at Rs. 700 for the black and white edition and Rs. 1400 for the matt paper version, though prices may vary slightly across different online platforms.

Availability

This medical book is available to buy online at Books N Beyond with home delivery and cash on delivery options across Pakistan. Readers can conveniently order through the online medical bookstore and get authentic, high-quality books delivered right to their doorstep.