6Anxiety, depression, and difficulty adjusting to medical conditions are just a few of the factors that can complicate recovery for hospitalized patients. This book describes how health psychologists, working with the medical team as consultants, can help determine the causes of such problems and provide appropriate treatment and actionable input for doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, social workers, and others. The book also offers recommendations for handling special issues in the inpatient medical setting, such as pain, delirium, and end-of-life care.