Annotation
Medical Psychology is a discipline that mediates basic theroretical and practical aspects of psychological, behavioural and social aspects of health and illness. To practice effective evidence-based medicine, doctors must knot how psychological and behavioural factors influence health and illness. Medical students are taught to implement a biopsychosocial perspective and to use psychological approaches in diagnostics and treatment. After the course medical students understand that in order to achieve best possible treatment results, working and trustfull doctor-patient relationship must be established and maintained. Also, medical students aquire basic knowledge and skills how to survive in good health extremely demanding medical profession.
Study materials (presentations, articles and links) are available in curricular database Vyuka. During theoretical topics results of scientific studies and case-reports will be presented. During practical training videomaterials will be presented and role-playing will be encouraged.
Detailed information about Medical Psychology is included the Syllabus, is attached in "Vyuka" module.
Contents - Structure:
Structure CVSE4P0037:
There are 7 lectures in summer semester for all students. See Syllabus, 4th year.