PHAS 518 - Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine

Institution:

Union College - Nebraska

Subject:

Description:

Involves the acquisition of counseling skills necessary in communicating with patients facing common psychologic and psychiatric presentations (e.g., anxiety, stress, obsessive-compulsive, biochemical and reactive depression, schizophrenia, dementias, and mental retardation). Topics are discussed and role-played, integrating appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Addressed also are management of the dying patient, practical assessment of the pediatric psychosocial development, and skills needed to communicate under difficult or sensitive patient scenarios (e.g., domestic violence, obstinate/manipulative patients, physically challenged patients, multicultural sensitivity issues, polypharmacy, sexual education and dysfunction, and unwanted pregnancy concerns). Summer.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucollege.edu

Phone Number:

(402) 486-2600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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