The behavioral sciences and health care

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The fourth edition of this text provides essential behavioral science concepts for health care trainees, emphasizing their application to individual and population health. It revitalizes the biopsychosocial model through the integrated sciences model, showcasing the interdependence of various scientific contributions to medicine. This integration is framed within evolutionary science, which elucidates complex gene-individual-environment interactions that shape behavior at both individual and societal levels. Updated chapters cover key areas such as neuroscience, stress biology, normal psychology, and social factors in healthcare, while addressing contemporary issues like pain management, palliative care, addictions, health disparities, and violence. Notably, it includes an in-depth discussion of psychiatric disorders and therapies aligned with current DSM-5 classifications. Each chapter features clinical pearls, vignettes for real-world application, review questions, and further reading suggestions. A practice exam with detailed answer discussions enhances understanding of core topics and prepares students for licensing exams. This text is ideal for systems-based and case-based curricula, with individual chapters adaptable for flipped classrooms and active learning. Its accessible and clear presentation supports interdisciplinary education, offering a shared knowledge base for students in medicine, nursing, psychology, socia