This book is the 3rd edition of a popular introduction to human behavior in the context of health and illness. The key concepts of psychology and sociology are covered in nine chapters:
- The life cycle
- Individual development
- Society and health
- Preventing illness and promoting health
- The behavior of illness and the doctor-patient relationship
- Illness and disability
- Coping with illness and disability
- How health services work
- How do you fit into all of this?
The topics are presented in independent two-page spreads, and the understanding of important concepts is enhanced through case studies, discussion points, and summary frameworks.
The third edition includes a new introduction to the significant concepts of the biopsychosocial model and additional standalone two-page spreads related to International Health and Rural Health.
“Psychology and Sociology - Applied to Medicine” is an ideal manual for medical students, as well as for students and learners of other professions related to medicine.
