FOREWORD<br >Foa MOnE than a decade， my primary research interests<br >have foeused upon bridging the disciplines of medicine，<br >ph)sioh)g) ，.l~SVCh~l~ w . .，. and psychiatry. As a result of<br >these interests. I am convinced that many aspects of the<br >teaching， research aim practice of modem medicine can<br >he altered to provide you with better health care. To<br >facilitate the teaching of these concepts， a Behavioral<br >Medieine course has been initiated at tlarvard Medical<br >School. A 1)ivision of Behavioral Medicine Section has<br >heen formed at Boston s Beth Israel Itospital to continue<br >collaborative research in this area and to apply these prin-<br >ciples to the care of patients. One of the major tenets of the<br >teaching and practice of Behavioral Medicine is that<br >individuals nmst assume more responsibili~ for their<br >own health care. Your health is both your responsibility<br >and that of your l~hvsieian; it is a two-way proposition.<br > My hope is that this book will provide a new perspec-<br >tive which will allow you and members of the medical<br >profession to interact better. This book was not written<br >to give specific medical advice concerning personal health<br >care. I lowever， you must understand what can reasonably<br >