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Psychosocial Treatment for Medical Conditions: Principles and Techniques book cover

1st Edition

Psychosocial Treatment for Medical Conditions Principles and Techniques

Edited By Leon A. Schein, Harold S. Bernard Copyright 2003
352 Pages
by Routledge

352 Pages
by Routledge

352 Pages
by Routledge
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Mental Health and Physical Health are undeniably connected. One cannot recover physically, if there is still mental suffering, and vice versa. The essays collected here examine the relationship between mental and physical health, and how that relationship flourishes or suffers in a managed care environment. Understanding more about how the psychological aftereffects of an illness, and the best... Read more

Part I: Introduction. Sheridan, Rademacher, Significance of Psychosocial Factors for Health and Disease. Gorfinkle, Tager, Psychosocial Factors Affecting Medical Conditions. Part II: Medical Conditions. Andrykowski, Carpenter, Munn, Cancers. Smith, Hopkins, Cardiovascular/Kidney Disease/Hypertention. Olden, Muskin, Gastrointestinal Disorders. Sholar, Kornstein, Gardner, Endocrine Disorders. Stevens, Neurological Disorders. Nields, Grimaldi, Infectious Diseases. Weiss, Rincanati, Giardina, Women's Health. Part III: Treatment. Muskin, Gazzola,Ulman Objectives of Psychosocial Interventions, Treatment. Part IV: Summary. Bernard, Spitz, Schein, Muskin, Summary and Future Directions.

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Leon A. Schein, Harold S. Bernard, Henry I. Spitz, Philip R. Muskin

"Clear and concise medical information gives the mental health provider a context for understanding the stresses for the patient as well as for the family." -- Doody Reviews, Patricia E. Murphy, Ph.D., Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center
"This book abounds with practical information that can be put to use on a daily basis." -- MET Chapter Forum
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