Week 5 Flashcards
What is the biomedical model?
The biomedical model of health
patient is seen as a ‘sick’ body that can be handled, explored and treated independently from their mind and other external considerations.
All illness and all symptoms and signs arise from an underlying abnormality within the body, referred to as a disease.
Health is the absence of disease.
The patient is a victim of circumstance with little or no responsibility for the presence or cause of the illness.
The patient is a passive recipient of treatment, although cooperation with treatment is expected (Wade & Halligan, 2004).
What is the Biopsychosocial Model?
implies that behaviours, thoughts and feelings may influence a physical state.
Disputes long-held assumption that only the biological factors of health and disease are worthy of study and practice.
Psychological and social factors influence biological functioning and play a role in health and illness.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HealthCurriculum Framework
Five Capabilities
1.Respect
2.Safety & Quality
3.Reflection
4.Communication
5.Advocacy
