Psychological approaches to health, illness and disability

This title is intended as an academic text for student health care professionals, including medical doctors, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists, social workers, speech and hearing therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses, optometrists and radiographers, as well as teachers of children with special educational needs, such as deaf learners. It is also intended as a ready reference for qualified practitioners and anyone interested in psychosocial approaches to health, illness and disability. Relevant aspects of the text have been illustrated with examples from indigenous South African situations as well as other cultures throughout the world.