Aplikace psychologického přístupu ve zdravotnictví. Psychologický a komplexní přístup (bio-psycho-sociální
aspekty) v ordinaci zubního lékaře. Psychologické vývojové a genderové aspekty. Psychosomatický přístup –
charakteristika psychosomatických onemocnění. Komunikační styly a adherence pacienta.
Poslední úprava: SKOR/LFHK.CUNI.CZ (08.01.2026)
The subject introduces selected topics from general psychology, medical psychology, and contemporary neuroscience, which are relevant for medicine. The emphasis is put on bio-psycho-social framework in medicine including the intricacies of communication with the patient in various clinical situations. A concepts of embedded counselling, narrative sensitivity, and collaborative relationships are to be discussed as well.
Poslední úprava: SKOR/LFHK.CUNI.CZ (08.01.2026)
Literatura - angličtina
Ayers, S., De Visser, R. (2021) Psychology for Medicine and Healthcare, 3rd Edition, London: Sage.
Siegel, D. (2020) The Developing Mind. 3nd Ed., New York: Guilford.
McLeod, J. , McLeod, J.(2011) Counselling Skill; A Practical Guide for Counsellors and HelpingProfessionals. Open University Press.
Rolland, J.S., (2018). Helping Couples and Families Navigate Illness and Disability. New York: Guilford.
Poslední úprava: SKOR/LFHK.CUNI.CZ (08.01.2026)
Požadavky ke zkoušce - angličtina
Credit Requirements:
Attendance 80 %
Activity during seminars
Core texts reading
An essay writing.
Poslední úprava: SKOR/LFHK.CUNI.CZ (08.01.2026)
Sylabus - angličtina
Lecturers:
Assoc. prof. David Skorunka, M.D., PhD.
Dept. of Preventive Medicine
Practical courses/seminars:
Introduction to psychology; Why future physicians should bother about psychology? Interpersonal neurobiology.
Balance between personal and professional development: self-reflective practice, motivation, expectations, needs, and emotions.
Family, health, and illness. Stress and health. Disease as a stressful situation, coping strategies. Burn-out syndrome.
Challenges and dilemmas of doctor-patient communication in clinical practice. Therapeutic relationship in medicine. Embedded counselling.
Bio-psycho-social model and psychosomatic perspective; an overview.