Psychosocial aspects of health care
By: Meredith E. Drench ... [et al.].
Contributors: Drench, Meredith E.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Prentice Hall Health
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Upper Saddle River, N.J
Language: eng
Subjects: Clinical health psychology.; Medical personnel and patient.; Social medicine.; Delivery of Health Care.; Psychology, Social.; Adaptation, Psychological.; Attitude to Health.; Communication.; Professional-Patient Relations.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Recognizing beliefs and values; title: Communication; title: Cultural aspects of therapeutic care; title: Understanding family needs, roles, and responsibilities; title: Client rights and provider responsibilities; title: Motivation and adherence; title: Collaborative treatment-planning; title: The mind-body-spirit connection; title: Body image and self-concept; title: Condition-specific characteristics; title: Sexuality; title: Loss; title: Grief; title: Adjustment; title: Chronic illness; title: Psychiatric disorders; title: Destructive behaviors.