social vs biomedical model

Question 1

biomed and social

Answer 1

while they are different, they can work together to create a more comprehensive approach to healthcare
the biomedical model focuses on biological and medical factors, and is crucial for diagnosing and treating diseases
the social model acknowledges the broader social, cultural and environmental factors that also impact health

Question 2

infectious and parasitic

Answer 2

biomed:
- technology to diagnose these diseases
- antibiotics and penicillin to treat infection and parasitic diseases

social:
- exclude children from school if they suffer form these diseases to prevent their spread
- conduct free vaccinations for children and adults

Question 3

cancers

Answer 3

biomed:
- technology to conduct biopsies, x-rays, and MRI scans to diagnose cancer
- chemotherapy to radiotherapy to treat cancer
- surgery to remove cancerous cells

social:
- use health promotion campaigns such as quit and sunsmart
- make changes to the environment
- introduce laws to help people make healthy decisions

Question 4

CVD

Answer 4

biomed:
- technology to diagnose problems with the cardiovascular system
- heart transplants
- open-heart surgery
- medication

social:
- health promotion campaigns
- changes to the environment