Health
Psychology research demonstrates how disease effects a patient’s behavior. When a patient becomes ill, they may have
some key behaviors that may assist doctors to properly diagnosing a medical condition.
Blending
health and psychology enables medical professionals to bring about an
effective solution to a problem. Finding
solutions may require a wider scope to enabling a patients to overcome their
illness.
When
a person has a health problem, a practitioner may put into place a medical care
plan for the patient. The psychologist's
role is the following:
- To develop life style plans and adjustments
- To support groups and support systems in places,
- Counseling to help assist the patient in overcoming their illness or being able to better manage with their overall health (e.g. though education, awareness, and training through managed care).
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How to cite this article:
Swanson, K. (2016). What is post traumatic stress disorder? Psychology Essence (Messenger Publishing, Inc.). Retrieved from http://psychologyessence.blogspot.com/2013/04/heath-psychology-and-behaviorial.html
