Psychology for Medicine and Healthcare
eBook - ePub

Psychology for Medicine and Healthcare

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eBook - ePub

Psychology for Medicine and Healthcare

About this book

As our understanding of what constitutes 'good health' grows, so does our need to understand the psychological aspects of medicine and health, as well as the psychological interventions available in healthcare. This bestselling textbook provides a comprehensive overview of research, theory, application, and current practices in the field. The new edition delves deeper into critical topics such as diversity and health inequalities, cultural influences on healthcare, the rise of digital healthcare solutions, and the well-being of healthcare practitioners. With updated case studies, research examples, and online resources, this essential text equips medical and healthcare students with the knowledge and tools to navigate the evolving landscape of health psychology.

Richard de Visser is a Professor of Health Psychology at Brighton & Sussex Medical School.

Susan Ayers is a Professor of Maternal and Child Health at City St George's, University of London in the School of Health and Medical Sciences.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Acknowledgements
  6. Contents
  7. Illustration List
  8. Sidebar List
  9. Guided Tour
  10. Online Resources
  11. About The Authors
  12. Acknowledgements
  13. 1 Psychology and Medicine
  14. Section I Psychology and Health
  15. 2 Motivation, Emotion, and Health
  16. 3 Stress and Health
  17. 4 Symptoms, Pain, and Illness
  18. 5 Health and Behaviour
  19. 6 Chronic Illness, Death, and Dying
  20. Section II Basic Foundations of Psychology
  21. 7 The Nervous System, Neurology, and Psychiatry
  22. 8 Psychosocial Development across the Lifespan
  23. 9 Social Psychology
  24. 10 Cognitive Psychology
  25. Section III Healthcare Practice
  26. 11 Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equality in Medicine and Healthcare
  27. 12 Evidence-based Practice
  28. 13 Clinical Communication
  29. 14 Psychological Intervention
  30. Section IV Body Systems
  31. 15 Immunity and Protection
  32. 16 Cardiovascular and Respiratory Health
  33. 17 Gastrointestinal Health
  34. 18 Reproductive Health
  35. 19 Genitourinary Medicine
  36. References
  37. Index