Psychosocial and Behavioral Aspects of Medicine

Name: Psychosocial and Behavioral Aspects of Medicine
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ISBN: 9780781727006

ISBN-10: 0781727006

ISBN-13: 9780781727006

Edition: 2003

Authors: Hanno W. Kirk, Jo A. Weisbrod, Kay A. Ericson

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Description:

This enlightening resource enables health care providers to look beyond physical symptoms to the psychosocial effects of illness on patients for improved provider-patient communication and better clinical outcomes. Readers will learn the impact of patients attitudes and behaviors in the clinical setting, emphasizing optimal diagnosis and treatment of commonly encountered conditions. This valuable resource provides: - Keys for understanding the psychosocial perspective across the life span and in various belief systems and cultures - Basic counseling and communication techniques - Self-care and stress management strategies -Guidelines for effective recognition and treatment of specific…

Book details

List price: $43.99
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication date: 10/1/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 416
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English



Preface


Introduction



Foundations of Treatment: The Psychosocial Perspective



What is the Psychosocial Perspective?



Multiculturalism and Treatment



Life Span and Human Development



Basic Counseling and Communication Skills



Sensitization to Prejudice and Discrimination



Stress Management and Self Care for the Healer



Addressing Specific Psychosocial Issues in Practice



Human Sexuality



Care Giving and End of Life Issues



Chemical and Behavioral Addictions



Domestic Violence



Child Maltreatment: Abuse and Neglect



Mental Disorders



Challenging Patients



Current Practice Concerns



Sociopolitical and Ethical Issues


Index