Everything Session 1 (Models Of Medicine) Flashcards
What is the Biomedical model?
The idea of treating the body as a machine that has a problem, treating the biological and physiological processes
Problems with the Biomedical model
Its very narrow since it ignores additional factors that lead to and cause disease.
Doesn’t consider a patients illness experience only the disease
What is the BIopsychosocial model?
A model of medicine which considers biological, psychological and social factors and their role in health
Biopsychosocial model advantages
Looks at the patient as a whole (not just illness/diagnosis)
Improves QOL considers impact of diagnosis
Who does the Biopsychosocial model indicate who is responsible for a patients health?
The patient, the doctor, Public Health England and Governing body
Public Health Definition
(includes THE 3 Ps)
The art and science of PREVENTING disease, PROLONGING life and PROMOTING health through the organised effects of society
The 3 Ps for public health
Prevent (Disease)
Prolong (Life)
Promote (Health)
Health Life Expectancy Definition
Years in good health
Life expectancy definition
Years expected to live (good and bad health)
Societies negative contributions to ill health are
Genetic disposition
Social circumstances
Environmental exposure
Behavioural patterns
3 Types of ill health Prevention are classified as:
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Tertiary Prevention
What is Primary Prevention of ill health?
Preventing the onset of disease (by reducing exposure to risk factors)
4 Main approaches to Primary Prevention of disease
Reduceing exposure to risk factors
-Immunisation
-Prevention of contact with environmental exposure
-Taking appropriate precautions
-Reducing risk factors from health related behaviours like smoking
What is Seondary Prevention of ill health?
Detect and treat a disease at an early stage
What is Tertiary Prevention of ill health?
Treating patients with a health problem
