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Introduction to Psychology for Health Carers, 2nd Edition

Julia Russell, Craig Roberts

  • Copyright 2014
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Introduction to Psychology for Health Carers 2nd Edition by Julia Russell/Craig Roberts
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INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY FOR HEALTH CARERS

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Meet the Authors

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Julia Russell

Julia Russell is a lecturer in the Division of Psychology at Glyndwr University and the Head of Psychology at the Queen’s School in Cheshire.

Craig Roberts

Craig Roberts is a freelance lecturer and writer in health care and social sciences.

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  • A focus on the increasing cultural diversity of users of health care services.
  • New guidance on the service user perspective, communication skills, and decision-making.
  • Highly topical new coverage on chronic illness, diabetes, obesity, cancer and the elderly.
  • New, humorous cartoons to aid learning.
  • References up to date throughout.
  • New Appendix clearly maps chapters to the latest NMC standards and Essential Skills Clusters.
  • Companion website containing PowerPoint slides and additional practice questions.

Table of Contents

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1. Introduction to Psychology
2. Communication in the Health Care Setting
3. Psychology and the Individual in Healthcare settings
4. Social Interactions in the Healthcare Setting
5. Explaining and Changing Health Behaviour
6. Adherence to Treatment
7. Stress
8. Pain
9. Bereavement and Grief

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  • ISBN-10: 1473705924
  • ISBN-13: 9781473705920
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  • ISBN-10: 140808287X
  • ISBN-13: 9781408082874
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