Changes in Australia's health status over time

Question 1

Biomedical approach to health

Answer 1

focuses on the physical or biological aspects of disease and illness. It is a medical model
practised by doctors and health professionals and is associated with the diagnosis, treatment and
cure of disease.

Question 2

features of the biomedical approach

Answer 2

• Focuses on individuals who are ill
  -concerned with disease illness and disability
  -relies on services provided by doctors, specialist and hospitals
  -Quick fix approach
  -Relies on technology to diagnose ,treat and cure