Medicine in Society: Behavioural Sciences for Undergraduates

Author:   Christopher Dowrick
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780340760277


Pages:   280
Publication Date:   29 June 2001
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained


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This new textbook provides students with a concise overview of the subject and a framework for understanding the behavioural sciences within one volume. The first section of the book covers principles and the second section looks at the application of such principles to contemporary society and medical care. Topics covered include Ethics, Sociology, Psychology, Statistics, Epidemiology & Health Promotion, Health Service Delivery, Health Economics and Health and Social Care. The text is designed to be easily accessed by busy students wanting a rapid understanding of key concepts. It includes revision boxes and clinical scenarios to highlight the relevance of the behavioural sciences to everyday medical care.

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Author:   Christopher Dowrick
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Hodder Arnold
Dimensions:   Width: 24.40cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 17.20cm
Weight:   0.499kg
ISBN:  

9780340760277


ISBN 10:   0340760273
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   29 June 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

Part 1 principles: ethics; sociology (1), determinants of health and illness; sociology (2), patients and professionals; psychology (1), perspectives; psychology (2), psychology and health. Part 2 applications: health service delivery; health economics; health and social care; doctors and patients in context.

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Provides an introduction to the behavioural sciences including perspectives drawn from ethics, sociology, psychology, epidemiology, health economics and public administration. Health Education Research I found this an interesting and informative collection. It introduces a wide range of material from the behavioural and social sciences to students of biomedical and health sciences in a relevant and accessible way. Public Health


Provides an introduction to the behavioural sciences including perspectives drawn from ethics, sociology, psychology, epidemiology, health economics and public administration. Health Education Research I found this an interesting and informative collection. It introduces a wide range of material from the behavioural and social sciences to students of biomedical and health sciences in a relevant and accessible way. Public Health


Provides an introduction to the behavioural sciences including perspectives drawn from ethics, sociology, psychology, epidemiology, health economics and public administration.Health Education ResearchI found this an interesting and informative collection. It introduces a wide range of material from the behavioural and social sciences to students of biomedical and health sciences in a relevant and accessible way.Public Health


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