Psychology for Medicine and Healthcare
2nd Edition
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Additional Book Details
<p>Highly Commended in the Psychiatry category of the British Medical Association Book Awards 2018<br/>
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Why is psychology important in healthcare practice? Each person is a unique mix of thoughts, emotions, personality, behaviour patterns, and their own personal history and experiences. Having a thorough understanding of the psychological aspects of medicine and health has become ever more important to ensure that patients receive excellent care and treatment.</p>
The new edition is fully up to date with current practices and now includes:</p>
New section on epigenetics
New examples of models of behaviour focusing on alcohol and smoking
A greater focus on the role of partners/family as specific sources of social support in various contexts
Increased coverage on NICE guidance
More emphasis on psychological interventions
<p>The new edition of this bestselling textbook continues to provide a comprehensive overview of the research, theory, application and current practices in the field and is essential reading for all medicine and healthcare students.</p>
| Sold By | SAGE Publications |
|---|---|
| ISBNs | 9781526416728, 1526416735, 9781473969285, 9781473969285, 9781526416735, 9781473969278, 9781473969285 |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 560 |
| Edition | 2nd |