Behavioral Sciences and Medicine

Prof. M. Nasar Sayeed Khan

Head Department Of

Psychiatry

Study of Human Beings• Human body and molecules.

• Humans, culture and society.

• Abilities and capabilities.

• Levels of studies:

• Natural Sciences:

» Subatomic particles

» Cells and chemical reactions

» Organism: structure and function

• Behavioral Sciences:

» Individuals

» Members of group

• Humanities:

» Broader contexts.

Behavioral Sciences

• Biomedical Paradigm: • Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry.

• Psycho-social Paradigm:• Behavioral Sciences.

– Context of Illness and disease

– interactions between patients and health

professionals.

– Interface between individual and society.

Interface involves the

following

• Morality and ethics

• social processes

• Psychological theories of behavior,

health and illness.

• Epidemiology

• Health care systems

• Relevant economics.

Tomorrows doctor

• UHS emphasis on the acquisition of

knowledge attitude and skills in the

following areas:

– Individuals, groups and society.

– Communication and consultation skills

– ethical principals.

Role of behavioral sciences in

becoming a doctor

• High regard in society.

• Expectations

• Green-woods five qualities to acquire a

profession:• Systematic theory

• Authority recognized by its clientele

• Broader community sanction

• code of ethics

• professional culture