5.4 Biomedical Approach to health
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4 Terms
What is the biomedical approach to health?
focuses on the physical or biological aspects of disease and illness, associated with the diagnosis, treatment and cure of disease
What are the key features of the biomedical approach? (5)
focuses on individuals who are ill, concerned with disease, illness and disability, relies on services provided by doctors and hospitals, quick fix approach, relies on technology to diagnose, treat and cure.
Strengths of the Biomedical Approach (4)
improvements in technology, effective treatment of illness and conditions, increased life expectancy, decreased HALE
Limitations of the Biomedical Approach (4)
expensive, doesn’t promote good health and wellbeing, not every condition can be treated, not accessible for everyone
