Primary Care Psychology

by Frank, Robert G.

• ISBN13: 9781591470540
• ISBN10: 1591470544
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-09-01
• Publisher: AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

Summary

Univ. of Florida, Gainesville. Discusses integrating psychology into primary practice allowing for early recognition and intervention in the pervasive psychosocial nature of health and illness. Provides detailed descriptions of procedures successfully implementing theory, practical analysis of clinical and research implications, and helpful case studies.

Table of Contents

Contributors	p. ix
Foreword	p. xi
Preface	p. xiii
What Is Primary Care Psychology?	p. 1
Education, Practice, and Research Opportunities for Psychologists in Primary Care	p. 3
The Integration and Consolidation of Health Care: Implications for Psychology in Primary Care	p. 23
The Physician-Patient Relationship	p. 45
Recommendations for Education and Training in Primary Care Psychology	p. 63
The Practice of Primary Care Psychology	p. 93
Psychological Practice in Primary Care Settings: Practical Tips for Clinicians	p. 95
Family Psychology in Primary Care: Managing Issues of Power and Dependency Through Collaboration	p. 113
Primary Care Psychology in Independent Practice	p. 133
Making It in the Real World: Diverse Models of Collaboration in Primary Care	p. 149
The Air Force Experience: Integrating Behavioral Health Providers Into Primary Care	p. 169
Primary Care Psychology for Specific Populations	p. 187
Behavioral and Developmental Problems of Children in Primary Care: Opportunities for Psychologists	p. 189
Psychologists in Women's Primary Care and Obstetrics-Gynecology: Consultation and Treatment Issues	p. 209
Serving Older Adults: Clinical Geropsychology in Primary Care	p. 227
Psychological Practice in Rural Primary Care	p. 243
Chronic Illness Management in Primary Care: The Cardinal Symptoms Model	p. 259
Health Systems, Policy, and Primary Care Psychology	p. 277
U.S. Health Policy and Psychology	p. 279
Outcome Assessment for Resource Allocation in Primary Care	p. 293
The Future Is Primary Care	p. 317
Index	p. 327
About the Editors	p. 341
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