INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Study of Human Beings includes

  1. Human body and molecules.
  2. Humans, culture and society.
  3. Abilities and capabilities.
  4. Levels of studies:        
      1. Natural Sciences:
          1. Subatomic particles
          2. Cells and chemical reactions
          3. Organism: structure and function
      2. Behavioral Sciences:
          1. Individuals
          2. Members of group
      3. Humanities:
          1. Broader contexts.

Behavioral Sciences basically consists of

  1. Biomedical model:
      1. Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry.
  2. Psycho-social model:
      1. Behavioral Sciences.
    1. Context of Illness and disease
    2. Interactions between patients and health professionals.
    3. Interface between individual and society which includes
  3. Morality and ethics
  4. social processes
  5. Psychological theories of behavior, health and illness.
  6. Epidemiology
  7. Health care systems
  8. Relevant economics.

Tomorrows doctor

  1. UHS emphasis on the acquisition of knowledge attitude and skills in the following areas:
    1. Individuals, groups and society.
    2. Communication and consultation skills
    3. Ethical principals.

Role of behavioral sciences in becoming a doctor

  1. High regard in society.
  2. Expectations
  3. Green-woods five qualities to acquire a profession:
      1. Systematic theory
      2. Authority recognized by its clientele
      3. Broader community sanction
      4. code of ethics
      5. professional culture