Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On completion of this subject students are expected to understand the psychological factors of pain and stress; describe a variety of strategies for the management of stress and pain.
Synopsis Personality theory; reactions to life stresses; the concepts of normality and abnormality; typology of disorders; psychological reactions to pain and illness; pain and stress as factors in health; control and management of pain; psychological aspects of hospitalisation; psychological preparation for surgery. The subject is taught by lectures and seminar presentations.
Assessment Examination: 70% + Seminar presentations: 30%