PSYC 3170 Lecture Notes - Psoriasis, Group Psychotherapy, World Health Organization
Document Summary
Patterns of disease and death in the 21st century. World health organization definition of health (1948) A complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity. Still the dominant paradigm of the medical profession. Disease is localized in anatomy (16th to 18th century) Specific tissues could become diseased while others remain healthy (late 1800s) Life resides in cells, so cells must be the place to look for disease (19th century) There are particles in the air that cannot seen (e. g. , bacteria) and that can cause disease. An interdisciplinary team approach to assessment and diagnosis. Prevention and treatment efforts should consider all three factors. An effective patient-practitioner relationship can improve treatment. The study of behavioural, cognitive, and emotional factors that influence the: Patient"s and family"s response to illness and disease. Commitment to keeping people healthy rather than treating them when they become ill. Solid foundation of scientific methods for studying health-related behaviours.
