Stressed to the Limit: Blending Psychosocial Support with Critical Care
Healthcare professionals are increasingly adopting a biopsychosocial perspective, integrating psychology into practices at hospitals and critical care centers. Cindy Lauren's diagnosis of stage III lobular breast cancer stretched the limits of her a...
Feels So Good...Hurts so Bad: Put Down That Cigarette: Difficulties and Rewards
Two genetic indicators may influence whether or not people are successful in their attempts to quit smoking: dopamine and serotonin transporters. Because the process of withdrawal is difficult, counselors often recommend that patients try the patch ...
The Medical Marketplace: Primary Care Physician
The insurance plan that is selected often influences the choice of a primary care physician who will provide periodic checkups, suggest preventive strategies, and respond when illness strikes. The primary care doctor recommends specialists when nece...