Handbook of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
Evidence-Based Assessment and Intervention
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Beschreibung
Growing recognition of the role of behavioral health in overall health, the rise of health psychology, the trend toward interdisciplinary medicine--any number of factors have made clinical psychology an integral part of integrative care. Its applicability to the range of specialties, populations, and levels of care adds to its increasing necessity in diverse healthcare settings.
The Handbook of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings emphasizes evidence-based care and practical strategies for hands-on work with patients while illuminating the unique aspects of the practice of psychology within medical settings.
Skills are examined in depth for more effective work with patients, more efficient teamwork with colleagues, and better functioning within medical settings, whether readers are involved in primary, secondary, or tertiary care or prevention. Chapters also focus on ethical, legal, and financial issues, as well as changes needed in training programs to ensure that the field keeps up with the evolution of care systems and service delivery. Included in the Handbook 's forward-looking coverage:
- Psychology and population health.
- Core competencies for success in medical settings.
- Evidence-based practice--and practice-based evidence.
- Marketing health psychology, both within and outside the medical setting.
- Competency for diverse populations.
- Plus chapters devoted to specific specialties and settings, from cardiology to women's health.
Comprehensive yet highly readable, the Handbook of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings is a practice-building resource for health psychologists, clinical psychologists, and primary care physicians.
Growing recognition of the role of behavioral health in overall health, the rise of health psychology, the trend toward interdisciplinary medicine--any number of factors have made clinical psychology an integral part of integrative care. Its applicability to the range of specialties, populations, and levels of care adds to its increasing necessity in diverse healthcare settings. The Handbook of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings emphasizes evidence-based care and practical strategies for hands-on work with patients while illuminating the unique aspects of the practice of psychology within medical settings. Skills are examined in depth for more effective work with patients, more efficient teamwork with colleagues, and better functioning within medical settings, whether readers are involved in primary, secondary, or tertiary care or prevention. Chapters also focus on ethical, legal, and financial issues, as well as changes needed in training programs to ensure that the field keeps up with the evolution of care systems and service delivery. Included in the Handbook 's forward-looking coverage: Psychology and population health.Core competencies for success in medical settings.Evidence-based practice--and practice-based evidence.Marketing health psychology, both within and outside the medical setting.Competency for diverse populations.Plus chapters devoted to specific specialties and settings, from cardiology to women's health. Comprehensive yet highly readable, the Handbook of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings is a practice-building resource for health psychologists, clinical psychologists, and primary care physicians.
Utilizes a novel collaboration approach by combining the analytical talents of researchers with top practitioners in each area Provides summaries of important assessment tools and intervention strategies that are considered the state of the art in evidence-based behavioral care Provides tips and techniques for practicing in a real-world, integrative clinic Provides clinician and patient assessment and intervention handouts available as a downloadable file, to allow readers to adapt materials Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Christine M. Hunter
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“The book describes the evidence-based practice of psychology in medical settings. … This book shows how clinical psychology can be effectively used in medical settings. It discusses both practice and professional issues, along with applications in different medical specialties. It is written by experts in the field, and will be of great benefit to psychologists and physicians alike.” (Gary B. Kaniuk, Doody’s Book Reviews, October, 2014)()