BIOPSYCHOSOCIALMODELOFDISEASE.pptVIP

BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL MODEL OF DISEASE Human Disease: Three Models Medical Model Epidemiological Model Biopsychosocial Model Human Disease Medical Model Emphasis on medical treatment You’re either healthy or you’re not. Missing important dimensions of health Psychology and Social aspect are separate Address disease but may not consider quality of life (QOL) OECD Health Data Source: CIA World Factbook, 2011 Medical Model continued By medical model standards…. U.S. should have the best health and longest life expectancy. Picture source: onefoundation.org Epidemiological Model Host Agent Environment P