Perspectives Of Health Flashcards

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Perspective generally

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A person’s attitude or way of regarding something.
Someone’s point of view

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Health perspective

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Refers to how an individual understands their health or health conditions

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3
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Models/perspectives of health

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Biomedical
Social

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Biomedical model - what is wrong with the person

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-focuses on the physical aspect of health
-combines biology and medicine
-involves diagnosis, treatment and resolution of a disease
-management focused on pathology of disease

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Social model- what does the person need

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-Considers all factors that contribute to health
-Social, cultural, political and environmental factors
-Embraces all aspects of human experiences

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Advantages of biomedical model

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Research and innovation
Accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment
Prevent disease progression
Solutions for most common health problems
Improves quality of life
Improves life expectancy

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Disadvantages of biomedical model

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Access limited
Cost involved
Reliance on HCPs
Reactive to existing problems
Doesn’t address determinants of health
Some conditions don’t have biomedical solutions

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Advantages of social model

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Can assist in disease prevention
Proactive health promotion
Cost saving
Inclusive of patient - become more involved with health
Community approach
Government support strategies such as immunization

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Disadvantages of social model

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Health literacy
Lack of access to health education
Reliant on patient motivation
Delayed gratification which affects motivation
Difficult to measure effectiveness
Not all diseases can be prevented

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