S1) Biopsychosocial Model Flashcards

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What is the Biomedical model?

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  • The biomedical model is when illness is understood in terms of biological and physiological processes
  • Treatment involves physical intervention (drugs, surgery)
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Which 2 factors have led to huge advances in healthcare?

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  • Medical advances e.g. vaccines, new drugs and improvements in surgical techniques
  • Social improvements e.g. better housing, sanitation and diet
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Distinguish between the common illnesses and causes of death at the start and end of the 20th century

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  • Start of 20th century – TB, pneumonia, measles and diphtheria
  • End of 20th century – Heart disease, cancer, stroke, respiratory disease
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What is the biopsychosocial model of health?

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The biopsychosocial model is a framework that states interactions between biological, psychological and social factors determine the cause, manifestation and outcome of wellness and disease

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Identify 3 psychological factors in the biopsychosocial model

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  • Cognition
  • Emotion
  • Behaviour
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Identify 3 biological factors in the biopsychosocial model

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  • Physiology
  • Genetics
  • Pathogens
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Identify 3 social factors in the biopsychosocial model

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  • Social class
  • Employment
  • Social support
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