Partnerships in health
CHAPTER 9 Partnerships in health Mike Groome Key points ♦ Successful health outcomes require a partnership between the health professional and patient. ♦ The meaning of ‘compliance’ must be considered….
Health promotion
CHAPTER 13 Health promotion Patricia Barkway Key points ♦ Health promotion is the process of enabling people to take control of and to improve their health. ♦ The purpose of…
Research for health professionals
CHAPTER 6 Research for health professionals Patricia Barkway, Dianna Kenny Key points ♦ Research is fundamental to the clinical practice of psychologists and health professionals as it provides the evidence…
Health and health psychology
CHAPTER 4 Health and health psychology Patricia Barkway Key points ♦ Health and health outcomes are influenced by a complex interaction of biological, psychological and social factors. ♦ Health psychology…
The social context of behaviour
CHAPTER 5 The social context of behaviour Yvonne Parry, Eileen Willis Key points ♦ The physical health of individuals is often thought to be the result of physical and psychological…
Lifespan: middle and later years (adulthood to ageing)
CHAPTER 3 Lifespan middle and later years (adulthood to ageing) Pauline Guerin, Bernard Guerin Key points ♦ The lived experiences of milestones during adulthood are amazingly diverse in Australia and…
Communication in healthcare practice
CHAPTER 8 Communication in healthcare practice Mike Groome Key points ♦ Communication is a fundamental aspect of the health professional–patient relationship. ♦ Communication is a two-way process. ♦ Keeping a…
Psychology: an introduction
CHAPTER 1 Psychology an introduction Patricia Barkway Key points ♦ Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour – particularly, but not exclusively, the study of human behaviour. ♦ Psychological theories…
Lifespan: the early years (birth to adolescence)
CHAPTER 2 Lifespan the early years (birth to adolescence) Bernard Guerin, Pauline Guerin Key points ♦ Theories of human development are influenced by their observational sources. ♦ Family, friends and…
