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Psychology of Medicine and Surgery
Peter Salmon
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Description for Psychology of Medicine and Surgery
Paperback. Clinical psychologists and counsellors increasingly work with doctors, nurses, and medical therapists to implement psychological measures that increase the effectiveness, or mediate the ill effects, of medical treatment. This is a clear and concise guide to the body of knowledge in this field and to best practice in the clinical context. Series: Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH9; MJ; MQU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 496.
There is now a substantial body of psychological knowledge, based on research and clinical experience, which supports and guides best practice in dealing with health- and illness-related behaviour. Peter Salmon offers a strong conceptual framework which unifies this knowledge within clinical contexts and problems. Based on the author's special interests in acute physical illness and surgery, this text shows how the beliefs, emotions and behaviour of individuals (both lay people and health professionals) can have a profound effect on the processes of understanding, communication and coping in the course of diagnosis and treatment. Peter Salmon, a senior figure in clinical ... Read more
There is now a substantial body of psychological knowledge, based on research and clinical experience, which supports and guides best practice in dealing with health- and illness-related behaviour. Peter Salmon offers a strong conceptual framework which unifies this knowledge within clinical contexts and problems. Based on the author's special interests in acute physical illness and surgery, this text shows how the beliefs, emotions and behaviour of individuals (both lay people and health professionals) can have a profound effect on the processes of understanding, communication and coping in the course of diagnosis and treatment. Peter Salmon, a senior figure in clinical ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
Series
Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780471852148
SKU
V9780471852148
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Ref
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About Peter Salmon
Peter Salmon, Professor of Clinical Psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.
Reviews for Psychology of Medicine and Surgery
"...offers an excellent introduction to the psychological aspects of healthcare..." (Journal of Health Psychology, Vol.16, No. 4, 2001) "...a well-written and lively book.." (British Journal of Health Psychology, September 2001) "This book could serve as a very useful basis for teaching a broad range of health professionals. Issues could then be picked up by ... Read more