title: Psychoneuro-immunology: a new concept in holistic health care.
abstract: Investigations performed in several centres have established beyond doubt the direct effects of psychological states upon immune function. This has led to the evolution of a new branch of medical science, termed psychoneuro-immunology. Based upon these findings, the individual is seen necessarily to assume a far greater responsibility for his or her state of health or disease. A new holistic health system has been proposed which is based upon this concept. This health care system combines a primary health care component together with an ongoing active patient involvement with contemporary medical management. An important consequence of this system is a cheaper but more effective arrangement of health care.
authors.forename: I R
authors.initials: IR
authors.lastname: Weinberg
mesh_terms: D006298:Health Services Administration; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D017146:Models, Organizational; D010358:Patient Participation; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011598:Psychoneuroimmunology