Using examples, explain why knowledge of health psychology is important in clinical practice

• An appreciation of the importance of mind-body relationships
• An understanding of different definitions of health and illness

• The ability to identify and evaluate factors which influence practitioner/patient relationships and appreciate the magnitude of such influence
• An appreciation how individuals interpret and respond to symptoms

• An ability to evaluate the relative impacts of lifestyle and social factors on health status

Using examples, explain why knowledge of health psychology is important in clinical practice

• An appreciation of the importance of mind-body relationships
• An understanding of different definitions of health and illness

• The ability to identify and evaluate factors which influence practitioner/patient relationships and appreciate the magnitude of such influence
• An appreciation how individuals interpret and respond to symptoms

• An ability to evaluate the relative impacts of lifestyle and social factors on health status