FOREWORD
Foa MOnE than a decade， my primary research interests
have foeused upon bridging the disciplines of medicine，
ph)sioh)g) ，.l~SVCh~l~ w . .，. and psychiatry. As a result of
these interests. I am convinced that many aspects of the
teaching， research aim practice of modem medicine can
he altered to provide you with better health care. To
facilitate the teaching of these concepts， a Behavioral
Medieine course has been initiated at tlarvard Medical
School. A 1)ivision of Behavioral Medicine Section has
heen formed at Boston s Beth Israel Itospital to continue
collaborative research in this area and to apply these prin-
ciples to the care of patients. One of the major tenets of the
teaching and practice of Behavioral Medicine is that
individuals nmst assume more responsibili~ for their
own health care. Your health is both your responsibility
and that of your l~hvsieian; it is a two-way proposition.
My hope is that this book will provide a new perspec-
tive which will allow you and members of the medical
profession to interact better. This book was not written
to give specific medical advice concerning personal health
care. I lowever， you must understand what can reasonably
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