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Training Medical Students in Behavioural and Cognitive Strategies

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 October 2014

Margot J. Schofield ,
Raoul A. Walsh  and
Robert W. Sanson-Fisher
Margot J. Schofield*
Affiliation:
University of Newcastle
Raoul A. Walsh*
Affiliation:
University of Newcastle
Robert W. Sanson-Fisher*
Affiliation:
University of Newcastle
*
Discipline of Behavioural Science in Relation to Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Newcastle, Locked Bag No 10, Wallsend NSW 2287, Australia
Discipline of Behavioural Science in Relation to Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Newcastle, Locked Bag No 10, Wallsend NSW 2287, Australia
Discipline of Behavioural Science in Relation to Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Newcastle, Locked Bag No 10, Wallsend NSW 2287, Australia
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Abstract

It is argued that psychologists have an important role in ensuring appropriate training of medical students in behavioural and cognitive strategies. This paper outlines the innovative medical curriculum at the University of Newcastle and describes the contribution of cognitive psychology to the problem-solving method which underlies the curriculum. It also describes the medical school's approach to training students in interactional skills. One focus of the interactional skills training is to provide practical skills which incorporate behavioural and cognitive strategies to address common, preventable health problems, such as excessive alcohol consumption.

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Research Article
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Behaviour Change , Volume 11 , Issue 1: Special Issue: Training in Cognitive and Behavioural Intervention , March 1994 , pp. 6 - 18
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Copyright © The Author(s) 1994

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