Psychology and Medical Sociology for Radiography Students

At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. describe altered behavioural pattern of patients due to ill health; 2. demonstrate skills on how to manage their emotions and their relations professionally to ensure high quality patient care; and 3. explain the holistic nature of man and social interactions that affect health in normalcy and in sickness.

The Psychology of the sick patient; management of children, the elderly, the disabled, potentially violent patients, and patients in terminal stages of disease. Communication with and general care of patient’s relatives. Professional attitude of the Radiologic Scientist’s relationship with staff; acceptance of responsibility for care of patient; motivation and emotional adjustment.