Why This Book Matters

Written by renowned experts in the field, including Deb OKane, this book delves into the intricacies of human behavior and decision-making, helping health professionals better comprehend why patients act in certain ways related to their health and wellbeing.

• Ever wondered why patients don’t complete their full course of antibiotics?
• Or how they respond to stress, loss, or pain?

Through the use of real-life scenarios and reflection questions, this book brings essential psychology concepts to life, providing valuable insights for health science and nursing students, as well as practicing healthcare professionals.

What’s Inside

• Relevant theories and concepts in psychology, incorporating the latest evidence
• Focus on practical application, making it suitable for both students and health practitioners
• Covers the entire lifespan, from birth to aging
• A suite of 55 scenarios with reflection questions, bringing theory to life (with an additional 55 available on Evolve)
• Suitable for students in multiple health disciplines

New to This Edition

• Updated to reflect priority issues impacting individuals and health practice, including COVID-19
• Content divided into three sections for easy navigation, from theories and underpinning knowledge to application to health issues and discipline-specific cases
• Addition of crisis health, including major disasters and the pandemic