Book Review

This introduction to the role of behavioral sciences in medicine is a product of 26 contributors from various disciplines, most of whom are associated with departments of family practice. The book deals with many topics of interest to medical students, residents, primary-care physicians, and others who are concerned with the psychosocial aspects of patient care. The initial sections of the book provide a background in the behavioral sciences and describe conceptual models to integrate these sciences into family practice. In accordance with the emphasis on treatment of patients in a broad context, introductory chapters deal with child development, adult development, . . .