Biomedical+Model

toc = Definition: = A perspective that explains illness solely in terms of biological factors. p.324 Gen Psych, Chapter 10 pp.324-325

= Examples: = For example, streptococcus bacteria causes many infections of the respiratory system. Thus, when a person who has one of these ailments takes an antibiotic drug that kills streptococcus, she usually experiences a speedy and complete recovery.

= Analogies: = [insert analogies here] (give one or more analogies in place of the bracketed text above, then delete these instructions. Please do not delete instructions unless you are adding something to this section. If you don't know of any analogies, leave this section unchanged for someone else to improve on. See Sample Page for a definition and an example of an analogy.)

= Mnemonics: = [insert mnemonics here] (give a mnemonic in place of the bracketed text above, then delete these instructions. Please do not delete instructions unless you are adding something to this section. If you don't know of any mnemonics, leave this section unchanged for someone else to improve on. See Sample Page for a definition and an example of a mnemonic.)

=In the News:= [|Do biomedical models of illness make for good healthcare systems?] Cultural and professional models of illness influence decisions on individual patients and delivery of health care. The biomedical model of illness, which has dominated health care for the past century, cannot fully explain many forms of illness.

[| Comparing The Biomedical And Biopsychosocial Health Models] has transformed medical research and treatment, resulting in the scientifically elegant and productive biomedical model.

=Discussion Area:= Start a discussion by clicking at the top of the page. Click on a subject below to see what people are saying and join a discussion. This is the area for in-depth discussion of: include component="comments" page="Biomedical Model" limit="10"
 * location of a page elements
 * quality/appropriateness of videos or pictures
 * improving analogies and mnemonics.