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Psychology, Communication & Behavioural Sciences in Healthcare is a comprehensive and student-oriented textbook developed specifically for B.Pharm and students of Allied Health Sciences. The book integrates fundamental concepts of psychology, effective communication, and behavioural sciences with their practical applications in healthcare settings. Healthcare professionals interact with individuals who differ in their personalities, emotions, beliefs, attitudes, cultural backgrounds, health perceptions, and behavioural patterns. Understanding these dimensions is essential for establishing meaningful professional relationships and providing patient-centred, ethical, and effective healthcare. This book therefore bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and the real-world behavioural challenges encountered by healthcare professionals. The text introduces essential concepts including human behaviour, personality, learning, memory, perception, motivation, emotions, stress and coping, attitudes, interpersonal relationships, health behaviour, and psychological well-being. It also provides comprehensive coverage of verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening, empathy, therapeutic communication, counselling, patient education, interpersonal skills, conflict management, and interprofessional communication. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of behavioural sciences in medication adherence, lifestyle modification, health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management, patient counselling, and healthcare decision-making. Practical examples and healthcare-based applications help students understand how psychological and behavioural factors influence health outcomes. Written in a clear, accessible, and examination-oriented style, the book is designed to support both academic learning and professional skill development. It will serve as a valuable resource for students of B.Pharm, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Radiology, Public Health, Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, and other Allied Health Sciences programmes.