Psychology, Healt and Medicine
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with the necessary tools to consciously manage communicative-relational aspects in their future medical profession. For this purpose, the teaching is divided into two parts: in the first part, through frontal lessons and non-formal teaching, will be provided the fundamentals of psychology essential for an understanding of the mechanisms and processes underlying individual and social behavior; in the second part, through frontal lessons and professionalizing activities, knowledge, skills and competences essential for the relationship and communication between doctor and patient will be provided.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will acquire competences
- to correctly describe the structure and mechanisms characterizing human psychological processes;
- to appropriately deal with situations requiring effective strategies of decision-making and emotion regulation
- to identify the motivational dynamics underlying the actualization of effective behavioral change and adherence processes
- to correctly communicate with different partners across relational contexts
- to correctly describe the structure and mechanisms characterizing human psychological processes;
- to appropriately deal with situations requiring effective strategies of decision-making and emotion regulation
- to identify the motivational dynamics underlying the actualization of effective behavioral change and adherence processes
- to correctly communicate with different partners across relational contexts
Lesson period: year
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Linea: Policlinico
Prerequisites for admission
No preliminary knowledge is required
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written test and oral.
Medical history
Course syllabus
Seminar 1: the history of the doctor- patient relationship; the idea of palliative care, according to Cicely Saunders' vision, which gave rise to the palliative care movement.
Seminar 2: The relationship with the advanced cancer patient, home care and hospice.
Seminar 2: The relationship with the advanced cancer patient, home care and hospice.
Teaching methods
The Module is carried out in the form of 2 seminars, conducted by several lecturers.
Teaching Resources
Kaba R., Sooriakumaran P. , The evolution of the doctor-patient relationship. Int J Surg.2007 Feb;5(1):57-65. Epub 2006 Mar 3.
Saunders C. M., The care of the terminal stages of cancer. Ann. R. Coll. Surg. Engl. 1967 Summer; 41 (suppl.): 162-169.
Saunders C., The evolution of palliative care. Patient Educ Couns. 2000 Aug; 41 (1):7-13.
Saunders C. M., The care of the terminal stages of cancer. Ann. R. Coll. Surg. Engl. 1967 Summer; 41 (suppl.): 162-169.
Saunders C., The evolution of palliative care. Patient Educ Couns. 2000 Aug; 41 (1):7-13.
General surgery
Course syllabus
Different models in the doctor/patient relationship.
Empathy as a relational model
Patient and doctor's emotions as a resource in communication
Errors in medicine
The conflict of interest
Euthanasia, assisted suicide and end-of-life decision
From freedom of care to guidelines: The choice of doctor and the communication of the diagnostic and therapeutic process
Doctor/patient relationship and informed consent
Empathy as a relational model
Patient and doctor's emotions as a resource in communication
Errors in medicine
The conflict of interest
Euthanasia, assisted suicide and end-of-life decision
From freedom of care to guidelines: The choice of doctor and the communication of the diagnostic and therapeutic process
Doctor/patient relationship and informed consent
Teaching methods
The module includes lectures, analysis and discussion of clinical cases and presentation of videos.
Teaching Resources
Delle Fave, A., Bassi, M. (2013). Psicologia e salute. Esperienze e risorse dei protagonisti della cura (2a ed.). Torino: UTET Università.
Arend H. (1964) La banalità del male Feltrinelli ed.
Boella L. (2006) Sentire l'altro. Conoscere e praticare l'empatia. Raffaello Cortina ed.
Arend H. (1964) La banalità del male Feltrinelli ed.
Boella L. (2006) Sentire l'altro. Conoscere e praticare l'empatia. Raffaello Cortina ed.
General psychology
Course syllabus
Perception
Learning
Memory
Thought and reasoning
Language and communication
Emotions
Motivation
Attention and consciousness
Life span development
Learning
Memory
Thought and reasoning
Language and communication
Emotions
Motivation
Attention and consciousness
Life span development
Teaching methods
The module consists of frontal teaching classes, seminars and flipped classroom. The slides of the lectures and other possible learning materials are available to students on Ariel platform.
Teaching Resources
Bassi M., Delle Fave A. (Eds.) (2019). Psicologia generale per le professioni medico-sanitarie [General Psychology for health professionals]. II edizione. Torino: UTET Università.
Clinical psychology
Course syllabus
Concept of health and illness
Health models in illness prevention and management
Perception of vulnerability and exposure to risk factors
Social and individual resources in illness management
Decision styles of patients and physicians
Patients' social and family contexts
Patients' values and culture
Chronic diseases and mental/physical disabilities
SPIKES protocol for breaking bad news
Case studies discussion and role-playing simulations of patient-physician communication in relation to: preventive medicine; acute and chronic diseases; disabling diseases; oncology
Health models in illness prevention and management
Perception of vulnerability and exposure to risk factors
Social and individual resources in illness management
Decision styles of patients and physicians
Patients' social and family contexts
Patients' values and culture
Chronic diseases and mental/physical disabilities
SPIKES protocol for breaking bad news
Case studies discussion and role-playing simulations of patient-physician communication in relation to: preventive medicine; acute and chronic diseases; disabling diseases; oncology
Teaching methods
The module consists of frontal teaching classes, seminars and small-group activities. The slides of the lectures and additional learning materials are available to the students on the Ariel platform.
Teaching Resources
Delle Fave, A., Bassi, M. (2013). Psicologia e salute. Esperienze e risorse dei protagonisti della cura [Psychology and health. Experiences and resources of the protagonists in the care process] (2nd Ed.). Torino: UTET Università.
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 3
Informal teaching: 16 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Professor:
Delle Fave Antonella
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Delle Fave Antonella
General psychology
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 3
Informal teaching: 16 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Professor:
Prato Previde Albrisi Colombani Emanuela
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Prato Previde Albrisi Colombani Emanuela
General surgery
MED/18 - GENERAL SURGERY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 12 hours
Professor:
Annoni Federico
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Annoni Federico
Medical history
MED/02 - MEDICAL HISTORY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 12 hours
Professors:
Onida Francesco, Porro Alessandro
Shifts:
Linea: San Donato
Responsible
Prerequisites for admission
No preliminary knowledge is required
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written test and oral.
Medical history
Course syllabus
Seminar 1: the history of the doctor- patient relationship; the idea of palliative care, according to Cicely Saunders' vision, which gave rise to the palliative care movement.
Seminar 2: The relationship with the advanced cancer patient, home care and hospice.
Seminar 2: The relationship with the advanced cancer patient, home care and hospice.
Teaching methods
The Module is carried out in the form of 2 seminars, conducted by several lecturers.
Teaching Resources
Kaba R., Sooriakumaran P. , The evolution of the doctor-patient relationship. Int J Surg.2007 Feb;5(1):57-65. Epub 2006 Mar 3.
Saunders C. M., The care of the terminal stages of cancer. Ann. R. Coll. Surg. Engl. 1967 Summer; 41 (suppl.): 162-169.
Saunders C., The evolution of palliative care. Patient Educ Couns. 2000 Aug; 41 (1):7-13.
Saunders C. M., The care of the terminal stages of cancer. Ann. R. Coll. Surg. Engl. 1967 Summer; 41 (suppl.): 162-169.
Saunders C., The evolution of palliative care. Patient Educ Couns. 2000 Aug; 41 (1):7-13.
General surgery
Course syllabus
Different models in the doctor/patient relationship.
Empathy as a relational model
Patient and doctor's emotions as a resource in communication
Errors in medicine
The conflict of interest
Euthanasia, assisted suicide and end-of-life decision
From freedom of care to guidelines: The choice of doctor and the communication of the diagnostic and therapeutic process
Doctor/patient relationship and informed consent
Empathy as a relational model
Patient and doctor's emotions as a resource in communication
Errors in medicine
The conflict of interest
Euthanasia, assisted suicide and end-of-life decision
From freedom of care to guidelines: The choice of doctor and the communication of the diagnostic and therapeutic process
Doctor/patient relationship and informed consent
Teaching methods
The module includes lectures, analysis and discussion of clinical cases and presentation of videos.
Teaching Resources
Delle Fave, A., Bassi, M. (2013). Psicologia e salute. Esperienze e risorse dei protagonisti della cura (2a ed.). Torino: UTET Università.
Arend H. (1964) La banalità del male Feltrinelli ed.
Boella L. (2006) Sentire l'altro. Conoscere e praticare l'empatia. Raffaello Cortina ed.
Arend H. (1964) La banalità del male Feltrinelli ed.
Boella L. (2006) Sentire l'altro. Conoscere e praticare l'empatia. Raffaello Cortina ed.
General psychology
Course syllabus
Perception
Learning
Memory
Thought and reasoning
Language and communication
Emotions
Motivation
Attention and consciousness
Life span development
Learning
Memory
Thought and reasoning
Language and communication
Emotions
Motivation
Attention and consciousness
Life span development
Teaching methods
The module consists of frontal teaching classes, seminars and flipped classroom. The slides of the lectures and other possible learning materials are available to students on Ariel platform.
Teaching Resources
Bassi M., Delle Fave A. (Eds.) (2019). Psicologia generale per le professioni medico-sanitarie [General Psychology for health professionals]. II edizione. Torino: UTET Università.
Clinical psychology
Course syllabus
Concepts of health and disease: the medical model and the biopsychosocial model, the humanization of care
Ethical and deontological aspects in doctor-patient communication
Empathy in healthcare
The management of health conditions; prevention, perception of risk factors and behavior, with reference to motivational interviewing
Managing anger and violence in healthcare: patient and visitor violence
Communication models in healthcare with a focus on giving bad news, ex. the SPIKES Protocol
Psychosocial aspects in chronic diseases, in particular, acquired and congenital heart disease
Communication in end-of-life care (with examples in congenital heart disease)
Stress and burnout in healthcare
Discussion of cases and simulations of doctor-patient communication dynamics with reference to the following areas: preventive medicine - motivational interviewing; acute and chronic pathologies; disabilities; medical errors; communicating bad news
Ethical and deontological aspects in doctor-patient communication
Empathy in healthcare
The management of health conditions; prevention, perception of risk factors and behavior, with reference to motivational interviewing
Managing anger and violence in healthcare: patient and visitor violence
Communication models in healthcare with a focus on giving bad news, ex. the SPIKES Protocol
Psychosocial aspects in chronic diseases, in particular, acquired and congenital heart disease
Communication in end-of-life care (with examples in congenital heart disease)
Stress and burnout in healthcare
Discussion of cases and simulations of doctor-patient communication dynamics with reference to the following areas: preventive medicine - motivational interviewing; acute and chronic pathologies; disabilities; medical errors; communicating bad news
Teaching methods
The module consists of frontal teaching classes, seminars and small-group activities. The slides of the lectures and additional learning materials are available to the students on the Ariel platform.
Teaching Resources
Baile, W. F., Buckman, R., Lenzi, R., Glober, G., Beale, E. A., & Kudelka, A. P. (2000). SPIKES—a six-step protocol for delivering bad news: application to the patient with cancer. In (Vol. 5, pp. 302-311): Oxford University Press.
Chipidza, F., Wallwork, R. S., Adams, T. N., & Stern, T. A. (2016). Evaluation and treatment of the angry patient. The primary care companion for CNS disorders, 18(3), 26339.
Hahn, S., Müller, M., Hantikainen, V., Kok, G., Dassen, T., & Halfens, R. J. (2013). Risk factors associated with patient and visitor violence in general hospitals: Results of a multiple regression analysis. International journal of nursing studies, 50(3), 374-385.
Hanratty, B., Lowson, E., Holmes, L., Grande, G., Jacoby, A., Payne, S., Seymour, J., & Whitehead, M. (2012). Breaking bad news sensitively: what is important to patients in their last year of life? BMJ Support Palliat Care, 2(1), 24-28. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjspcare-2011-000084
Huntington, B., & Kuhn, N. (2003). Communication gaffes: a root cause of malpractice claims. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent), 16(2), 157-161; discussion 161. https://doi.org/10.1080/08998280.2003.11927898
Lee, S. J., Back, A. L., Block, S. D., & Stewart, S. K. (2002). Enhancing physician-patient communication. ASH Education Program Book, 2002(1), 464-483.
Levinson, W., Roter, D. L., Mullooly, J. P., Dull, V. T., & Frankel, R. M. (1997). Physician-patient communication: the relationship with malpractice claims among primary care physicians and surgeons. Jama, 277(7), 553-559.
Martins, R. G., & Carvalho, I. P. (2013). Breaking bad news: patients' preferences and health locus of control. Patient Educ Couns, 92(1), 67-73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2013.03.001
Tobler, D., Greutmann, M., Colman, J. M., Greutmann-Yantiri, M., Librach, L. S., & Kovacs, A. H. (2012a). End-of-life care in hospitalized adults with complex congenital heart disease: care delayed, care denied. Palliative medicine, 26(1), 72-79.
Tobler, D., Greutmann, M., Colman, J. M., Greutmann-Yantiri, M., Librach, L. S., & Kovacs, A. H. (2012b). End-of-life in adults with congenital heart disease: a call for early communication. International Journal of Cardiology, 155(3), 383-387.
Todres, L., Galvin, K. T., & Holloway, I. (2009). The humanization of healthcare: A value framework for qualitative research. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, 4(2), 68-77.
Chipidza, F., Wallwork, R. S., Adams, T. N., & Stern, T. A. (2016). Evaluation and treatment of the angry patient. The primary care companion for CNS disorders, 18(3), 26339.
Hahn, S., Müller, M., Hantikainen, V., Kok, G., Dassen, T., & Halfens, R. J. (2013). Risk factors associated with patient and visitor violence in general hospitals: Results of a multiple regression analysis. International journal of nursing studies, 50(3), 374-385.
Hanratty, B., Lowson, E., Holmes, L., Grande, G., Jacoby, A., Payne, S., Seymour, J., & Whitehead, M. (2012). Breaking bad news sensitively: what is important to patients in their last year of life? BMJ Support Palliat Care, 2(1), 24-28. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjspcare-2011-000084
Huntington, B., & Kuhn, N. (2003). Communication gaffes: a root cause of malpractice claims. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent), 16(2), 157-161; discussion 161. https://doi.org/10.1080/08998280.2003.11927898
Lee, S. J., Back, A. L., Block, S. D., & Stewart, S. K. (2002). Enhancing physician-patient communication. ASH Education Program Book, 2002(1), 464-483.
Levinson, W., Roter, D. L., Mullooly, J. P., Dull, V. T., & Frankel, R. M. (1997). Physician-patient communication: the relationship with malpractice claims among primary care physicians and surgeons. Jama, 277(7), 553-559.
Martins, R. G., & Carvalho, I. P. (2013). Breaking bad news: patients' preferences and health locus of control. Patient Educ Couns, 92(1), 67-73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2013.03.001
Tobler, D., Greutmann, M., Colman, J. M., Greutmann-Yantiri, M., Librach, L. S., & Kovacs, A. H. (2012a). End-of-life care in hospitalized adults with complex congenital heart disease: care delayed, care denied. Palliative medicine, 26(1), 72-79.
Tobler, D., Greutmann, M., Colman, J. M., Greutmann-Yantiri, M., Librach, L. S., & Kovacs, A. H. (2012b). End-of-life in adults with congenital heart disease: a call for early communication. International Journal of Cardiology, 155(3), 383-387.
Todres, L., Galvin, K. T., & Holloway, I. (2009). The humanization of healthcare: A value framework for qualitative research. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, 4(2), 68-77.
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 3
Informal teaching: 16 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Professor:
Callus Edward
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Callus Edward
General psychology
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 3
Informal teaching: 16 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Professor:
Mazzocco Ketti
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Mazzocco Ketti
General surgery
MED/18 - GENERAL SURGERY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 12 hours
Professor:
Asti Emanuele Luigi Giuseppe
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Asti Emanuele Luigi Giuseppe
Medical history
MED/02 - MEDICAL HISTORY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 12 hours
Professor:
Biehler Gomez Lucie
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Biehler Gomez LucieLinea: San Giuseppe
Prerequisites for admission
No preliminary knowledge is required
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written test and oral.
Medical history
Course syllabus
Seminar 1: the history of the doctor- patient relationship; the idea of palliative care, according to Cicely Saunders' vision, which gave rise to the palliative care movement.
Seminar 2: The relationship with the advanced cancer patient, home care and hospice.
Seminar 2: The relationship with the advanced cancer patient, home care and hospice.
Teaching methods
The Module is carried out in the form of 2 seminars, conducted by several lecturers.
Teaching Resources
Kaba R., Sooriakumaran P. , The evolution of the doctor-patient relationship. Int J Surg.2007 Feb;5(1):57-65. Epub 2006 Mar 3.
Saunders C. M., The care of the terminal stages of cancer. Ann. R. Coll. Surg. Engl. 1967 Summer; 41 (suppl.): 162-169.
Saunders C., The evolution of palliative care. Patient Educ Couns. 2000 Aug; 41 (1):7-13.
Saunders C. M., The care of the terminal stages of cancer. Ann. R. Coll. Surg. Engl. 1967 Summer; 41 (suppl.): 162-169.
Saunders C., The evolution of palliative care. Patient Educ Couns. 2000 Aug; 41 (1):7-13.
General surgery
Course syllabus
Different models in the doctor/patient relationship.
Empathy as a relational model
Patient and doctor's emotions as a resource in communication
Errors in medicine
The conflict of interest
Euthanasia, assisted suicide and end-of-life decision
From freedom of care to guidelines: The choice of doctor and the communication of the diagnostic and therapeutic process
Doctor/patient relationship and informed consent
Empathy as a relational model
Patient and doctor's emotions as a resource in communication
Errors in medicine
The conflict of interest
Euthanasia, assisted suicide and end-of-life decision
From freedom of care to guidelines: The choice of doctor and the communication of the diagnostic and therapeutic process
Doctor/patient relationship and informed consent
Teaching methods
The module includes lectures, analysis and discussion of clinical cases and presentation of videos.
Teaching Resources
Delle Fave, A., Bassi, M. (2013). Psicologia e salute. Esperienze e risorse dei protagonisti della cura (2a ed.). Torino: UTET Università.
Arend H. (1964) La banalità del male Feltrinelli ed.
Boella L. (2006) Sentire l'altro. Conoscere e praticare l'empatia. Raffaello Cortina ed.
Arend H. (1964) La banalità del male Feltrinelli ed.
Boella L. (2006) Sentire l'altro. Conoscere e praticare l'empatia. Raffaello Cortina ed.
General psychology
Course syllabus
Perception
Learning
Memory
Thought and reasoning
Language and communication
Emotions
Motivation
Attention and consciousness
Life span development
Learning
Memory
Thought and reasoning
Language and communication
Emotions
Motivation
Attention and consciousness
Life span development
Teaching methods
The module consists of frontal teaching classes, seminars and flipped classroom. The slides of the lectures and other possible learning materials are available to students on Ariel platform.
Teaching Resources
Bassi M., Delle Fave A. (Eds.) (2019). Psicologia generale per le professioni medico-sanitarie [General Psychology for health professionals]. II edizione. Torino: UTET Università.
Clinical psychology
Course syllabus
Concept of health and illness
Health models in illness prevention and management
Perception of vulnerability and exposure to risk factors
Social and individual resources in illness management
Decision styles of patients and physicians
Patients' social and family contexts
Patients' values and culture
Chronic diseases and mental/physical disabilities
SPIKES protocol for breaking bad news
Case studies discussion and role-playing simulations of patient-physician communication in relation to: preventive medicine; acute and chronic diseases; disabling diseases; oncology
Health models in illness prevention and management
Perception of vulnerability and exposure to risk factors
Social and individual resources in illness management
Decision styles of patients and physicians
Patients' social and family contexts
Patients' values and culture
Chronic diseases and mental/physical disabilities
SPIKES protocol for breaking bad news
Case studies discussion and role-playing simulations of patient-physician communication in relation to: preventive medicine; acute and chronic diseases; disabling diseases; oncology
Teaching methods
The module consists of frontal teaching classes, seminars and small-group activities. The slides of the lectures and additional learning materials are available to the students on the Ariel platform.
Teaching Resources
Delle Fave, A., Bassi, M. (2013). Psicologia e salute. Esperienze e risorse dei protagonisti della cura [Psychology and health. Experiences and resources of the protagonists in the care process] (2nd Ed.). Torino: UTET Università.
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 3
Informal teaching: 16 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Professor:
Clerici Carlo Alfredo
General psychology
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 3
Informal teaching: 16 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Professor:
Prato Previde Albrisi Colombani Emanuela
General surgery
MED/18 - GENERAL SURGERY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 12 hours
Professor:
Clerici Carlo Alfredo
Medical history
MED/02 - MEDICAL HISTORY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 12 hours
Professors:
Onida Francesco, Porro Alessandro
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
By appointment via e-mail
Reception:
To be arranged by e-mail
Hematology, Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Via Castelfidardo n.15, 20121 Milano
Reception:
previo appuntamento e-mail
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