Intro

Question 1

Define behavioral medicine and its contribution to the practice of medicine

Answer 1

Behavioral medicine: using not only biomedical knowledge, but also psychosocial, and behavioral knowledge to prevent, treat, and rehabilitate

Question 2

Define health

Answer 2

Health - Health is

1. a sense that life is manageable and meaningful
2. Having the ability to function in the face of changes and be adaptable

Question 3

Describe the basic tenets of culturally informed care

Answer 3

Culturally informed care is:
-Lifelong process of self reflection, and exploration of other cultures, and comparing it to ones own. Also being open minded.