Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Psychologists

Mark Muse 지음

Wiley 2012년 03월 22일 출간

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Praise for Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Psychologistsquot;Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Psychologists is a remarkably thorough introductory textbook for integrating psychotropic drug prescribing into psychological practices. It covers basic concepts in physiology, neurology, and pharmacology in easily understood language. Not only is this book a requirement for any psychologist seeking to gain prescriptive authority, but it is also helpful for any mental health clinician who collaborates with prescribers of any discipline. I recommend it highly.quot; #151;Daniel Carlat, MD, Editor in Chief of The Carlat Psychiatry Reportquot;An important resource for any psychologist who is preparing to become a prescribing psychologist or for any psychologist who wants to be informed about the practice of medical psychology.quot; #151;Joseph E. Comaty, PhD, MP, coauthor of A Primer of Drug Actionquot;Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Psychologists is an excellent treatise written by psychologists for psychologists.quot; #151;From the Foreword by Patrick H. DeLeon, PhD, and Jack G. Wiggins, PhD, former presidents of the American Psychological AssociationAn essential and practical guide to integrating psychopharmacology into clinical practiceEdited by medical psychologists with contributions by notable experts in their respective specialties, Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Psychologists covers key topics including: Ethics, standards of care, laws, and regulations relevant to clinical psychopharmacology Disorders of the nervous system, with particular relevance to psychopharmacology Use of comprehensive diagnostic strategies to establish differential diagnoses among possible medical and psychological symptoms &

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Integrating Care: A Foreword on Changing Times ix Patrick H. DeLeon& Jack G. WigginsAbout the Editors xvAbout the Contributors xviiList of Illustrations xxiiiList of Tables xxvChapter 1 Medical Psychology: Definitions, Controversies, and New Directions 1 Bret A. Moore,& Mark Muse Chapter 2 Integrating Clinical Psychopharmacology Within the Practice of Medical Psychology 17 Mark Muse, &Bret A. Moore Chapter 3 Neuroscience 45 Ken Fogel, George M. Kapalka Chapter 4 Nervous System Pathology 107 Mark Muse, Jonathan M. Borkum, Massi Wyatt Chapter 5 Physiology and Pathophysiology 193 Lawrence R. Kotkin Chapter 6 Biopsychosocial and Pharmacological Assessment and Monitoring 241 Robert D. YoungerChapter 7 Differential Diagnosis in Medical Psychology 283 Kevin M. McGuinness, Michael R. Tilus, Erin M. McGuinness, Mary Y. Sa Chapter 8 Pharmacology 321 Randall Tackett Chapter 9 The Practice of Clinical Psychopharmacology 353 William J. Burns, Lenore Walker, Jose A. Rey Chapter 10 Research in Clinical Psychopharmacology 431 Robert E. McGrath Chapter 11 Professional, Legal, Ethical, and Interprofessional Issues in Clinical Psychopharmacology 457 Lisa Cosgrove, &Bret A. Moore Epigraph 483Index 485About the CD-ROM 499

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Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Psychologists brings together in a single volume a vast amount of information normally contained in a dozen or more volumes. It is well written, concise yet comprehensive, well organized, and densely packed with lists, tables, vocabulary, and references. For those of you awaiting the release this book, you will not be disappointed. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the practice of medical psychology and to update or review their skills of prescribing psychotropics. For those studying for the Psychopharmacology Examination for Psychologists (PEP) this book is pure gold. (Archives of Medical Psychology, Volume 2, Issue 2, December 2011)This book is concise, yet almost encyclopedic in scope. The illustrations and tables are precise and are extremely helpful in amplifying the text. In fact, the tables are so valuable that having this book is almost worth it just for the tables. The key terms and questions at the end of each chapter are wonderful learning tools and assist the reader in reviewing and integrating the essential information within each chapter.While there are concepts within this book with which the advanced practitioner will be familiar, they are essential for novices in the psychopharmacology or those not yet familiar with psychiatric medications. For example, understanding the workings of the cytochrome P450 enzymes system and its effects on medication and medication interactions is essential knowledge for the practitioner. Also, commonly used herbs and supplements, and their effects are also found within this text.This is the type of book that not only helps one prepare for the Psychopharmacology Examination for Psychologists but also belongs on the bookshelf for all psychologists providing clinical treatment in today&-s mental health environment. Once a practitioner undertakes mastering the material in this text, the practitioner can expect to come away with a

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Mark Muse, EdD, is licensed as a prescribing medical psychologist by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and is licensed by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists, with competency to consult with patients and providers on psychopharmacotherapy.Bret A. Moore, PsyD, ABPP, is a conditional prescribing psychologist in New Mexico and board-certified in clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology.