Psychology for Medicine and Healthcare

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology
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Author: Susan Ayers, Richard de Visser ISBN: 9781526416735
Publisher: SAGE Publications Publication: December 11, 2017
Imprint: SAGE Publications Ltd Language: English
Author: Susan Ayers, Richard de Visser
ISBN: 9781526416735
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Publication: December 11, 2017
Imprint: SAGE Publications Ltd
Language: English

Highly Commended in the Psychiatry category of the British Medical Association Book Awards 2018

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.

The new edition is fully up to date with current practices and now includes:

  • 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

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.

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Highly Commended in the Psychiatry category of the British Medical Association Book Awards 2018

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.

The new edition is fully up to date with current practices and now includes:

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.

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