Ndukwe, Nenna (2012) Do we need psychology in medicine? Considerations for a Singapore context. International Journal of Psychology, 47 (supp 1). p. 745.

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It is well recognized that chronic medical conditions can have a significant impact on an individual's emotional wellbeing. In particular, medical conditions can generate psychological issues such as anxiety and depression, which in turn could precipitate poor coping, poor adjustment and non adherence to treatment. In addition, concerns around prognosis and diagnosis are often central to the psychological problems associated with chronic illness. Thus, there has been considerable interest in the services of clinical psychologists within medical settings globally. However, few studies have explored the value of clinical psychology in Asian medical settings. This presentation reviews the existing literature and discusses the value of clinical psychology in medical settings in Singapore, where the profession is still being established. The objective was to illustrate how psychological input can improve symptom management, quality of life, and adherence to treatment in medical settings in Singapore. It was concluded that there is a valuable role for clinical psychologists in Singaporean medical settings. Psychological management can improve symptom management, quality of life, adherence to treatment and self efficacy.

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