Patient Satisfaction , Communication , and Malpractice Claims Patient dissatisfaction and poor communication between patients and physicians may lead patients to file malpractice suits against their physicians ( Levinson , 1994 ) .
This all-Canadian text introduces the field of health psychology and explains how psychological concepts can be applied to health care delivery in Canada.
Applied Psychology in Health Care Care applies the basics of psychology to provide caregivers with an understanding of the mental health of patients and themselves, The text prepares health care...
This text looks at the psychology of women's health and health care and includes chapters on anorexia nervosa, female sexuality and health, abortion, the psychology of infertility and the psychology...
The 26 readings in this volume offer an integrative approach to understanding health psychology using social psychological principles.
Bachmann, J.M., Goggins, K.M., Nwosu, S.K., Schildcrout, J.S., Kripalani, S. & Wallston, K.A. (2016) Perceived health competence predicts health behavior and health-related quality of life in patients with cardiovascular disease.
The first edition of The Psychology of Health has become the standard recommended text for many courses.
The book is now in two parts: part I covers psychological aspects of health and illness, assessments, interventions and healthcare practice. Part II covers medical matters listed in alphabetical order.
Decision Making in Health Care, first published in 2000, is a comprehensive overview of the field of medical decision making.
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