The Two Agendas Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Conventional Medical Model?
A
Assumes disease can be fully accounted for by deviations from the norm of biological variables. Does not account for social, psychological or behavioural elements of illness.
2
Q
FIFE is often used in patient centered care. What is FIFE?
A
(F)eelings about being ill
(I)deas about their lllness
Impact on (F)unction
(E)xpectations of Function
Used to explore the illness experience
