biomedical approach to health

Question 1

definition of biomedical health

Answer 1

focuses on chaining the physical or biological aspects of disease and illness. Practised by doctors and/pr health professionals associated with the diagnosis cure and treatment of a disease

Question 2

advantages of biomedical health

Answer 2

• enables many common conditions, illnesses and injuries to be quickly and effectively treated ( flu -> medications/ antivirals)
• focus on cure, provides quick solutions for acute and chronic conditions
• led to major medical advancements (e.g. antibiotics, vaccines, MRI scans)

Question 3

Disadvantages

Answer 3

• relies on health professionals and technology which can be costly. smaller rural - based health clinics may not have access to these resources.
• bandaid approach –> focuses on fixing issue rather than preventing them
• high costs, expensive to implement due to reliance on medical professionals and advanced technologies

Question 4

improvements in medical technology

Answer 4

developments in medical technology assist doctors and health professionals in showing the three main focuses of the biomedical model –> diagnosis , cure and treatment

Question 5

e.g.

Answer 5

3D organs and body parts –> less pressure on people waiting for transplants, increase life expectancy

meds –> chemo –.> treats the condition quickly and effectively.