BP103T — Healthcare Psychology and Communication Skills Notes

B.Pharm Semester 1. Choose a unit to read its topics and download notes. Syllabus: PCI B.Pharm 2026 · NEP 2020.

• Unit I — Introduction to Psychology in Healthcare

  Branches of psychology in healthcare · Sensation, perception and attention · Learning, memory, emotion and motivation

• Unit II — Developmental and Behavioural Psychology

  Stages of human development · Personality and illness perception · Coping, resilience and stress management

• Unit III — Foundations of Health Communication

  Elements and models of communication · Communication barriers · Language and cultural context in healthcare

• Unit IV — Professional Communication in Healthcare Settings

  Patient, caregiver and team communication · Confidentiality and consent · Patient records, reports and SOAP notes

• Unit V — Health Psychology and Behavioural Interventions

  Health Belief Model · Behaviour-change theories and adherence · Psychological first aid and mental-health stigma