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The Power of Belief - Psychosocial influence on illness, disability and medicine (Hardcover)
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The Power of Belief - Psychosocial influence on illness, disability and medicine (Hardcover)
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Over the past two decades, a widening gulf has emerged between
illness presentation and the adequacy of traditional biomedical
explanations. Currently, the UK is experiencing an "epidemic of
common health problems" among people in receipt of State incapacity
benefits and those who consult their general practitioners. Most do
not demonstrate a recognisable pathological or organic basis which
would account for the subjective complaints they report. As a
result, the causes of many illnesses remain a mystery for both
patient and physician, with the result that increasing numbers of
people are opting for alternative or complementary medicines. To
bridge this gap between illness and its explanation, without
abandoning the clear benefits of the biomedical approach, many
healthcare professionals have begun to consider a biopsychosocial
approach. Central to this approach is the belief that illness is
not just the result of discrete pathological processes but involves
and can be meaningfully explained in terms of personal,
psychological and socio-cultural factors. In particular, the
beliefs held by patients about their health are considered central
to the way they behave and respond to treatment. However, such
beliefs are not specific to patients only - they can greatly
influence the behaviour and reasoning of health professionals as
well. Psychosocial influences such as beliefs are also relevant
when considering society's views regarding the aetiology of
illness, recovery and potential for treatment. At a time when
public trust in doctors and science is undoubtedly diminishing, a
better understanding of patients' beliefs is clearly a priority for
clinical practice and research. The Power of Belief brings together
a range of experts from neuroscience, rehabilitation and disability
medicine and provides a unique account of the role and influence
that belief plays in illness manifestation, medical training,
promising biopsychosocial interventions and society at large.
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