What Is Clinical Psychology?

Clinical psychology is one of the fastest growing health care professions. Written for non-specialsts by leading clinicians and researchers, this book explains what clinical psychology is and what clinical psychologists do. It describes the conceptual framework which clinical psychologists adopt and the rationale for their techniques. It then provides detailed case studies and examples to illustrate the methods. It also includes lists of further reading and a glossary of terms.

This new edition has been comprehensively revised to take into account the ongoing changes in the health care and the continued expansion of the profession of clinical psychology.The book includes new chapters on clinical neuropsychology, physical disability, and the work of the psychologist in general medical settings. Other significant new material covers changes to the training of clinical psychologists in the UK, psychological work with the severely mentally ill, and developments in primary health care.