Healthcare Psychology and Communication Skills PDF Notes 2026 | B Pharmacy 1th Semester Noteskarts
Syllabus
Unit: 1
Introduction to Psychology in Healthcare
- Definition, scope, and relevance of psychology in health sciences.
Branches of psychology with healthcare relevance: clinical, health,
behavioural, and developmental psychology. Sensation, perception, and attention in clinical assessment. - Learning and memory: reinforcement in health behaviour change. Emotion and motivation: theories and implications in health contexts.
Unit: 2
Developmental and Behavioural Psychology
- Human developmental stages and healthcare needs. Personality theories and patient interaction styles. Psychological factors affecting illness perception and recovery. Common psychological disorders in healthcare: anxiety, depression, and somatization.
- Coping strategies, resilience, and stress management techniques.
Unit: 3
Foundations of Health Communication
- Elements and models of communication in healthcare. Types of communication: interpersonal, group, mass, and telehealth communication.
- Barriers to effective communication in clinical settings.
- Active listening, questioning techniques, and empathy. Culturally appropriate and inclusive communication.
Unit: 4
Professional Communication in Healthcare Settings
- Communication with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Delivering difficult news and handling emotionally charged situations.
- Legal and ethical issues in health communication (confidentiality, consent). Writing patient records, reports, and discharge summaries.
- Use of technology and digital communication tools in healthcare services.
Unit: 5
Health Psychology and Behavioural Interventions
- Health belief models and illness behaviour.
- Psychosomatic illnesses and the mind–body connection.
- Behaviour change theories (e.g., CBT, TTM) in treatment adherence.
- Psychological first aid and crisis
communication. - Mental health promotion and stigma reduction through communication.