A1 - Biomedical & Biopsychosocial Flashcards
What is the definition of health?
A state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing.
How does the biomedical model define health?
As the absence of disease.
What is the aim of the biomedical model?
To return the patient back to pre-illness conditions.
How does the biomedical model define illness?
A physical disease that is diagnosed by a medical professional and sorted with drugs.
How does the biopsychosocial model define health?
It is holistic and based on biological, and psychological characteristics and your environment.
What is the aim of the biopsychosocial model?
Enhance a person’s health physically and mentally whilst preventing ill health.
How has the biopsychosocial model helped prevent ill health?
By education programmes such as promoting health lifestyles.
