Health & Medical Information : Medical Reference Sources

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The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is the standard reference source for diagnosing mental illness. The latest edition is kept in the Reference collection. Earlier editions can be found on the third floor of the Library.

The book contains the product information that the Food and Drug Administration requires manufacturers to supply when they distribute prescription medication in the United States. The print is very small and it doesn't provide many references to medical literature. But, it does contain color images of many tablets, capsules, inhalers, injectable vials and other dosage forms. The latest edition is kept in teh Library Reference collection. Earlier editions can be found on the third floor of the Library.