Describe the major psychological treatments available for acute or chronic medical conditions
Describe the major psychological treatments available for acute or chronic medical conditions. Compare these treatments in terms of the specific evidence for their relative effectiveness. Which psychological treatment (or combination of treatments) is (are) associated with the greatest level of documented success? Which with the least success? Pick two psychological treatments for chronic illness and, using examples, compare the utility of each for resolving illness-related issues. Provide an example of how the psychological pre-surgical preparation of a patient can dramatically influence post-surgical pain and recovery. Describe the possible physiological mechanisms though which the psychological preparation of a patient prior to surgery has its effects on post-surgical pain, post-surgical medication requirements, and speed of wound healing.