Handbook of Medicine in Psychiatry

The Handbook of Medicine in Psychiatry by American Psychiatric Association  is a vital resource for mental health professionals who need to manage the physical health of psychiatric patients. Edited by Peter Manu, Ava-Dawn Gabbidon, and Eugene Grudnikoff, this fourth edition provides clear, evidence-based protocols for diagnosing and treating common medical comorbidities found in the psychiatric setting.

Key Features:

• Integrated Care: Focuses on the intersection of mental illness and chronic medical conditions like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.

• Medication Management: Covers side-effect monitoring for psychotropic drugs, including metabolic syndrome and cardiac issues.

• Emergency Medicine: Practical guidance on handling medical emergencies within a psychiatric ward.

• Diagnostic Tools: Updated screening protocols for non-medical practitioners to identify physical illnesses early.

• Pharmacological Interactions: Detailed tables on drug-drug interactions between psychiatric and medical medications.