Book Review August 16, 2002

Principles and Practice of Psychopharmacotherapy, 3rd ed

David G. Folks

J Clin Psychiatry 2002;63(8):748

Article Abstract

From our regular book review column.

Principles and Practice of Psychopharmacotherapy is an updated version of a popular and practical psychopharmacology text. A significant foreword is provided by Jonathan O. Cole, M.D. The book begins by outlining the general principles and diagnostic and monitoring techniques used in psychopharmacotherapy, as well as the use of laboratory testing in patients undergoing pharmacotherapy.