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A Decade of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings: The Short Longer View

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The progress and accomplishments of psychology in medical settings over the past decade since the publication of the Handbook of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings (J. J. Sweet, R. H. Rozensky, & S. M. Tovian, 1991) and the subsequent founding of the Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings (JCPMS) in 1994 are highlighted. Areas of progress and accomplishments reviewed include professional developments with our field, roles and services provided by psychologists, education, training and research issues, and program administration in medical settings. The current status of, and possible changes in, medical settings is identified. Future challenges and opportunities for the profession are discussed.

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  1. Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois

    Steven M. Tovian & Jerry J. Sweet

  2. Department of Psychiatry, ENH Medical Group, 909 Davis Street, Suite 160, Evanston, Illinois, 60201

    Steven M. Tovian

  3. College of Health Professions, University of Florida, Florida

    Ronald H. Rozensky

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Tovian, S.M., Rozensky, R.H. & Sweet, J.J. A Decade of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings: The Short Longer View. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings 10, 1–8 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1022861728067

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