Preferences for self-care and involvement in health care

Roy Clymer, Andrew Baum, David S. Krantz

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Abstract

Recent years have seen a number of developments in health care in the United States. Costs have risen and malpractice suits have increased, but these events stand in contrast to a shift in the way in which patients have been viewed by practitioners. Generally speaking, they are viewed as more active and responsible for their health. Prevention of illness as well as maintenance of health have become more important goals of medical practice, and social and behavioral scientists have expanded their involvement in these issues.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Psychology and Health, Volume IV
Subtitle of host publicationSocial Psychological Aspects of Health
PublisherTaylor and Francis
Pages149-166
Number of pages18
ISBN (Electronic)9781000089325
ISBN (Print)9780367490515
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2020

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