Concept and definition of medical psychology

TORRES ALVARADO EMILIANO

CONCEPT AND DEFINITION OF MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGY

State the more relevant historical moment of the origin of medical psychology

• 1892, Hartman published “The fundamental principles for the psychology of Thought”, marking the advancement between neurology and psychology
• 1892, William James establishes a connection and considerers psychophysiological processes as important foundations
• 1924, Paul Schilder affirmed that medical psychology should take an interest in aspects of experimental psychology and understand the relationships between the mind and the body
• 1944, psychology is included for the first time as a subject in medicine due to the work of Ortega and Gasset

Elaborate the definition of psychology

The science that studies human function, involving processes of behavior, sensations, perceptions, emotions, episodes in the life and other subjective mental process

Own definition of Medical Psychology

Generate interest in the physician, being of the important for proper diagnosis and treatment in patients, and providing the best doctor-patient relationship

Describes 5 points of confluence between medical psychology and psychiatry

• It can encompass subjetivity, asses behaviors, and clarify motivations even if they are pathological
• For its development, neuroscience and social sciences are necessary
• Focus on the mental and emotional well being of patients to providfe holistic treatments
• They conducts assessments and diagnoses of patients to understand their medical and psychological conditions
• Work to the promotion of mental and emotional health, addressing the managments of emotions and the subjective asped

Importance of the clinical praxis of medical psychology

Praxis is a crucial skill for carrying out daily activities and for a person's general well-being. In the context of medical psychology, the assessment and management of praxis are critical to understanding cognitive and motor function, diagnosing potential disorders, and providing comprehensive patient care.

SOAP

Topic: BRAIN DAMAGE SUBSEQUENT TO POORLY CONTROLLED HYPERTENSION

SUBJECTIVE

A 65-year-old patient presents to the emergency department for severe headaches, frequent dizziness, weakness on the right side of the body and difficulty speaking. The family has also noticed that he has been confused and disoriented on several occasions.

The patient has a history of uncontrolled hypertension, which has been present for several years. You have not been taking medicine to control your blood pressure. No other significant medical history is seen in his history.

OBJECTIVE

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