Describe in your own words: a) The biomedical model of health b) The socio-medical model of health

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  1. Describe in your own words:
  1. The biomedical model of health
  2. The socio-medical model of health

The biomedical model of health

The biomedical model of health is the predominant model which is used by physicians in diagnosing diseases since the mid-nineteenth century.   The biomedical model states the any individual who has no disease, pain or defect is considered as ‘healthy’. This approach focuses on the physical processes such as biochemistry, pathology and the physiology of the disease. On the other hand this model is not concerned with the role of social factors or individual subjectivity. The biomedical model ignores that the fact that the diagnosis is the result of negotiation between the patient and the doctor. This model is where one can look at the body systems that might work together in order for the body to function well. The biomedical model looks at the body as a machine and when a part of the body isn’t functioning properly it must be fixed in order to continue functioning properly. This model is usually used in the western world. (a-Wikipedia, n/d)

The socio-medical model of health

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The socio-medical model of health looks at how the environment and how the society around us affect the health and well-being of an individual. Factors such as the social class, occupation, education, poor housing, pollution and poor diet affect an individual. For example poor housing and poverty are more likely to cause respiratory problems such as asthma. In this case the socio medical model would encourage the society to include better housing and introduce schemes in order to tackle poverty as a solution to reduce the risk of any diseases. (Wiki answers, n/d)

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