Psychosocial & Behavioral Aspects of Medicine

by Hanno W. Kirk, Kay A. Ericson, Jo A. Weisbrod

Book Overview

This enlightening resource enables health care providers to look beyond physical symptoms to the psychosocial effects of illness on patients for improved provider-patient communication and better clinical outcomes. Readers will learn the impact of patients' attitudes and behaviors in the clinical setting, emphasizing optimal diagnosis and treatment of commonly encountered conditions.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0781727006
• ISBN13: 9780781727006
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: LWW
• Length: 303 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"