Clinical health psychology: A specialty for the 21st century

Journal/Book: Health Psychol. 1997; 16: 750 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. Amer Psychological Assoc. 411-416.

Abstract: To meet its potential in the 21st century, clinical health psychology must develop an accumulated body of knowledge relevant to practice, disseminate this knowledge, use this knowledge in practice and policy, and provide appropriate education and training for future psychologists. In this Division of Health Psychology Presidential Address, the author articulates issues in each of these areas, highlighting changes in health care and problems in research as well as issues in the development of practice guidelines and policies relevant to organized psychology.

Note: Article Belar CD, Univ Florida, Hlth Sci Ctr, Dept Clin & Hlth Psychol, Box 100165, Gainesville,FL 32610 USA

Keyword(s): clinical health psychology; health research; specialty practice; practice guidelines; education and training; health care reform; BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE; CARE

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