Behavioral Science in Medicine
Behavioral Science in Medicine by Barbara Fadem is a comprehensive medical textbook designed primarily for students taking behavioral science and psychiatry courses during the first two years of medical school. The book introduces the psychological, biological, and social factors that influence human behavior and health, while connecting foundational concepts to practical clinical medicine.
The text covers the human life cycle from pregnancy and early childhood through adolescence, adulthood, aging, death, and bereavement. It then explores the biological foundations of behavior, psychiatric assessment, sleep, psychodynamic theory, learning theory, psychological assessment, and major approaches to psychological therapy.
A substantial portion of the book focuses on common psychiatric and behavioral conditions, including schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, mood disorders, suicide, anxiety disorders, somatoform and factitious disorders, eating disorders, cognitive and dissociative disorders, substance abuse, and impulse-control disorders. Additional chapters address human sexuality, culture and illness, psychosomatic medicine, doctor-patient communication, and the ethical and legal dimensions of medical practice.
One of the book's key strengths is its clinical orientation. Representative case scenarios are incorporated throughout the chapters to demonstrate how behavioral science concepts apply to real patient situations. The text also discusses biological therapies and the relationship between psychological and physical health, helping students develop a more integrated understanding of patient care.
With its broad coverage of behavioral science, psychiatry, communication, ethics, health-care systems, epidemiology, and biostatistics, Behavioral Science in Medicine provides medical students with a foundation for recognizing behavioral and psychiatric issues and understanding their relevance to clinical practice. The 2004 edition presents its psychiatric material in accordance with the DSM-IV-TR framework.
Book Information:
- Book Name: Behavioral Science in Medicine
- Book Author: Barbara Fadem
- Book Language: English
- Filetype: PDF
- Total Pages: 517 pages
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