Book Review: Psychosocial Treatment for Medical Conditions: Principles and Techniques

Abstract

Reviews the book "Psychosocial Treatment for Medical Conditions: Principles and Techniques," edited by Leon A Schein, Harold S Bernard, Henry I Spitz and Philip R Muskin (see record 2003-00902-000). This book's goal is to help the reader gain a comprehensive and integrated understanding of both the biomedical knowledge and the psychosocial aspects of various medical disorders. The introductory chapters review research findings for such important clinical issues as treatment adherence, delay in seeking medical aid, and the value of patient participation in treatment decisions. This section also presents evidence showing that environmental and work factors and lifestyle and social supports significantly influence illness and disease. Chapters 3 through 10 present psychosocial considerations in women's health and in various common medical disorders, such as cancer, cardiovascular or renal disease, gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine disorders, neurological illness, and infectious diseases. The final 2 chapters summarize the principles of Psycho education, relaxation and stress management, supportive therapy, CBT, and psychodynamic psychotherapy delivered to the individual, the couple or family, and the group. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)