5.4 biomedical model of health

Question 1

name the 5 features of the biomedical approach

Answer 1

• focuses on individuals who are ill
• concerned with disease, illness and disability
• relies on services provided by doctors, specialists and hospitals
• quick fix approach
• relies on technology to diagnose, treat and cure

Question 2

strengths of the biomedical model

Answer 2

• funding brings about improvements in technology and research
• enables many illnesses and conditions to be effectively treated
• extends life expectancy
• improves quality of life and HALE

Question 3

limitations of the biomedical model

Answer 3

• relies on professional health workers and technology and is therefore costly
• doesnt always promote good health and wellbeing
• not every condition can be treated
• not always affordable

Question 4

list advances in technology because of the biomedical model

Answer 4

antibiotics, vaccines

Question 5

why is the biomedical model called the band aid approach?

Answer 5

because it focuses on treating symptoms and conditions once they are present, rather than addressing the underlying causes or promoting prevention.