Abstract:
Behavioral Science in Medicine" (2nd Edition, 2012) by Barbara F. L. Fadem explores the intersection of behavioral science and medical practice, highlighting how understanding human behavior can enhance patient care. It covers psychological factors influencing health, including emotional responses to illness, coping strategies, and decision-making. The book also emphasizes the importance of effective communication between healthcare providers and patients, as well as the impact of mental health on physical health. By integrating behavioral science into medical practice, the text provides valuable insights into improving diagnosis, treatment, and overall healthcare outcomes.
Description:
xiii, 350 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. || Includes bibliographical references and index. || Rev. ed. of: Behavioral science in medicine / Barbara Fadem. c2004. || CONTENTS: The beginning of life : pregnancy through preschool -- School age and adolescence -- The challenges of early and middle adulthood -- Aging, death, and bereavement -- Genetics, anatomy, and biochemistry of behavior -- Biological assessment of patients with psychiatric symptoms -- Sleep -- Psychodynamic factors in behavior -- Learning theory -- Psychological assessment of patients with behavioral symptoms -- Psychological therapies -- Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders -- Mood disorders -- Suicide -- Anxiety disorders and related disorders -- Somatoform disorders, factitious disorders, and malingering -- Obesity and eating disorders -- Cognitive and dissociative disorders -- Biological therapies -- Culture and illness -- Human sexuality -- Violence, impulse control disorders, and abuse -- Substance abuse -- Doctor-patient communication -- Psychosomatic medicine -- Ethical and legal issues in medicine -- Systems of health care delivery -- Appendix : medical epidemiology and biostatistics.
