Biomedical health model

Question 1

Features

Answer 1

*Relies on technology to diagnose
*Focuses on individuals who are ill
*Concerned with disease, illness and disability
*Quick fix approach
*Relies on services provided by doctors, specialist and hospitals

Question 2

Strengths of biomedical model

Answer 2

*Funding brings about improvements in technology and research
*It enables many illnesses and conditions
*It extends life expectancy

Question 3

Limitations of biomedical model

Answer 3

*It relies on professional health workers and technology and is therefor costly
*It is not always affordable
*not every condition can be treated