Psychology and Sociology Applied to Medicine

Now in its fourth edition, this definitive and popular introduction to human behaviour in the context of health and illness includes three new chapters, many new contributors and a new co-editor.It is arranged in nine sections to cover the core concepts of psychology and sociology as they apply to medicine.The life cycleDevelopment of the personSociety and health Preventing illness and promoting healthIllness, behaviour and the doctor-patient encounterIllness and disabilityCoping with illness and disabilityHoe do health services workHow do you fit into all this?Topics presented as self-contained double-page spreads.Cases throughout to reinforce understanding of important concepts.Boxes and discussion points throughout.The authors comprise psychologists, sociologists and doctors.Highly illustrated48 new contributorsNew co-editor, Gerry Humphris3 new chapters: Malnutrition and obesityUrban nature health and well-being LGBT Health