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MCAT Psychology & SociologyBiomedical approach
Focuses narrowly on the physical aspects of illness; disease is studied by examining
only the biological factors of illness, neglecting contributing factors of psychological
life and sociological context
Biopsychosocial Approach (BPS)
Illuminates the importance of psychological and sociological study for success in
medical school & in medical practice. Provides us with the tools needed to
understand the interacting systems that influence the outcome of the illness.
2 Primary Claims of BPS
1. Illness is determined by a variety of influences, rather than a single cause
2. Causes and effects of illness can be examined at multiple levels in the life of an
individual
How do patients start describing what they feel?
start the process of diagnosis by presenting their narrative of how their symptoms
developed
What affects the patient's interpretation of his/her own symptoms?
An individual exists at the intersection of the social and biological; a person is both
the largest unit of the organism and the smallest unit of society - psychological
processes effects how they interpret biological processes
Example of Biomedical Model (only considers biological aspects)
Pt. w/ cirrhosis will only be treated/looked at for the liver through the use of
pharmaceutical or surgical means
Example of Biopsychosocial Model
If pt. w/ cirrhosis is assoc. w/ alcoholism, the alcohol consumption would need to be
addressed & treatment involves attention to related psychosocial factors like the pt's
housing situation & stress level
Levels of Organization for BPS Model
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