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There are a number of compelling reasons for all physicians to possess knowledge and skill in the behavioral and social sciences. Perhaps most important is that roughly half of the causes of mortality in the United States are linked to social and behavioral factors. In addition, our nation’s population is aging and becoming more culturally diverse. Both of these trends highlight the need for enhanced physician capabilities in the behavioral and social sciences. Knowledge from these disciplines helps physicians understand the role of stress in both their patients’ and their own lives and provides them with coping strategies. Moreover, many believe that competence in these areas is an. | http catalog We ship printed books within 1 business day personal PDFs are available immediately. Improving Medical Education Enhancing the Behavioral and Social Science Content of Medical School Curricula Patricia A. Cuff Neal Vanselow Editors Committee on Behavioral and Social Sciences in Medical School Curricula ISBN 0-309-53001-6 168 pages 6x9 2004 This PDF is available from the National Academies Press at http catalog Visit the National Academies Press online the authoritative source for all books from the National Academy of Sciences the National Academy of Engineering the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council Download hundreds of free books in PDF Read thousands of books online for free Explore our innovative research tools - try the Research Dashboard now Sign up to be notified when new books are published Purchase printed books and selected PDF files Thank you for downloading this PDF. If you have comments questions or just want more information about the books published by the National Academies Press you may contact our customer service department toll-free at 888-624-8373 visit us online or send an email to feedback@. This book plus thousands more are available at http . Copyright National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. Unless otherwise indicated all materials in this PDF File are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Distribution posting or copying is strictly prohibited without written permission of the National Academies Press. Request reprint permission for this book. THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES Advisers Io the Nation on Science Engineering and Medicine Improving Medical Education Enhancing the Behavioral and Social Science Content of Medical School Curricula http catalog improving Wai education Enhancing the Behavioral and Social Science Content of Medical School Curricula Committee on Behavioral and Social Sciences in Medical .