
Health professionals seeking a greater understanding of the psychological components of health will find this a valuable text.... [The author] sets out to help non-psychologists recognize problems or situations in which the expertise of a clinical psychologist may be beneficial.... Vingoe is to be admired for his grasp of such a wide-ranging and extensive literature. --Contemporary Psychology
This text investigates the integration of clinical psychology within medical practice to improve patient outcomes and diagnostic accuracy. Frank James Vingoe and Ian R. Taylor, drawing on their backgrounds in psychological research and clinical application, provide a framework for medical professionals to identify psychological factors that influence physical health. The authors argue that a collaborative approach between medical practitioners and clinical psychologists is necessary for comprehensive patient care.
What You Will Find
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Experts and reviewers in the field of contemporary psychology recognize this work as a useful resource for non-psychologist medical professionals. Readers frequently note the breadth of the literature review provided by the authors, which serves to bridge the gap between medical and psychological disciplines.
Page Count:
451
Publication Date:
1981-06-25
ISBN-10:
0192612190
ISBN-13:
9780192612199
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