Publisher's Synopsis
This program enhances participants' understanding of comorbid psychiatric dysfunctions, personal styles of coping, moderators of health status, and treatment prognostics. Dr. Millon offers an overview of the various ways in which psychiatric and psychosocial factors can influence the course and outcome of medical treatment and provides systematic and explicit guidelines to assess the psychic state and dispositions of patients with cardiovascular, oncologic, diabetic, chronic pain, and other medical disorders. Although he notes differences among these disorders, his prime focus is general attributes.
