Psychological Aspects of Reconstructive and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery: Clinical, Empirical and Ethical Perspectives
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| Rating | : | 4.60 (616 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0781753627 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 250 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Important for your psychological reference library" according to Molly Allen. Really great volume. And, great prices at Amazon.. A Brilliant Resource While doing research on psychological issues relating to cosmetic surgery, I frequently noted Dr. David Sarwer's name as the author of relevant journal articles. I was impressed by his perceptions, and eventually contacted him at the University of Pa. Medical School to ask if he would be willing to review my research. He was my guiding light to this book, which
Cash, Ph.D., is university professor of psychology at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Thomas F. His research and clinical interests focus on the psychological aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery, and he has published numerous articles and chapters on these topics. Thomas Pruzinsky, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at Quinnipiac University and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Plastic Surge
Concluding chapters discuss bioethical, professional, and legal issues.. Written by leading psychologists, psychiatrists, and plastic surgeons, this volume provides a thorough understanding of the psychological issues involved in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. These chapters include brief questionnaires for psychological assessment of patients. The book examines the relationships among physical appearance, body image, and psychosocial functioning, reviews the literature on the psychological functioning of plastic surgical patients, and offers clinically effective recommendations on psychological assessment and care of specific patient groups.Major sections de
I emphatically believe that the editors have achieved their stated goal. This team has developed a series of easy-to-administerquestionnaires that will help plastic surgeons select cosmetic surgery patients likely to experience positive psychological outcomes. In addition to being very readable, the editors state ways to build a stronger bridge between the perspectives of the plastic surgeon and the psychologist. Although primarily written for plastic surgeons, it is likely of great interest to psychologists, psychiatrists, and other professionals interested in the psychological life of plastic surgery patients. The subtle nuances and overt personality traits that characterize plastic surgery patients are identified and discussed in a manner that is easy to understand."--Doody's Book Review Service (Weighted Numerical