The Bio-medical model has several assumptions that are accurate; it defines health as a biological normality it also believes that illnesses and disease are caused by an identifiable factor such as a faulty gene or virus. The model believes that illness is a temporary condition producing a physical symptom and that it should be identified and classified by a medical official not a non-expert. It is common for the experts that follow the bio-medical model to focus solely on diagnosing the symptoms of their patient leaving no room for dispute between the doctor and the patient. Illness and disease has cures and treatments usually from removing the cause, medicine is seen as the way to solve health problems, and the health of society is seen as dependant on the state of medical knowledge and the availability of medical resources. The main strengths of the bio-medical model is that it stresses the importance of trying to find the cause of illness and disease; there is a wealth of evidence that support the bio-medical approach, including successful operations, cancer screenings and immunisation programmes.
M1 the biomedical and socio-medical model of health In this assignment I will be assessing the two models of health which are the biomedical model and socio-medical model, and then I will relate to the case study in P2. First of all in health and social care there are two main models of health which are the biomedical and socio-medical model of health. The models of health helps us to explaining what is classified as illness in the modern society however, each model has its own approaches to health issues. Biomedical model The biomedical model focuses on the structure and functioning of the body based on the Western scientific approach to medicine, this approach of health relates well to the policies and practice of the National Health Service (NHS). The Western scientific approach to medicine bases on these main features, focusing on the abnormalities in the body, biological factors explain the illness, it examines the cause of ill health through observations and tests, trained health professionals are the ones able to identify and treat the illness, emphasising different treatments medications and other interventions.
M1 - Assess the biomedical and socio-medical models of health The biomedical model of health "The biomedical model of illness and healing focuses on purely biological factors, and excludes psychological, environmental, and social influences. This is considered to be the dominant, modern way for health care professionals to diagnose and treat a condition in most Western countries. Most health care professionals do not first ask for a psychological or social history of a patient; instead, they tend to analyse and look for biophysical or genetic malfunctions. The focus is on objective laboratory tests rather than the subjective feelings or history of the patient." (Wise geek) This is the model of health that has over taken the way medication, treatment and diagnoses is done in many Western countries.
Quality of care management basically provides a set of standards when providing care for a patient. What common threads do you see between risk management and quality management? Risk management is a function of administration of any health care facility directed toward identification, evaluation, and correction of potential risks that could lead to injury to patients, staff members, or visitors and results in property loss of damage. Quality management is any evaluation of services provided and the results achieved as compared with accepted standards. Health care delivery, cost, and accessibility, and treatment are scored by quality management.
SS OP 2.1 Introductory awareness of models of disability 1. Know the difference between the medical and social models of disability. 1.1 Describe the medical model of disability The social model of disability says that disability is caused by the way society is organised. The medical model of disability says people are disabled by their impairments or differences. Under the medical model, these impairments or differences should be 'fixed' or changed by medical and other treatments, even when the impairment or difference does not cause pain or illness.
Research in a Health and Social care setting In this essay, you will find out why research is useful in a Health and Social Care setting. Functions of research: One function of research is identifying needs. Health and Social care workers use research to identify the needs of an individual. The information from the research allows the professional to make decisions about suitable treatments and care plans suited to the individual. For example a doctor may take blood pressure and the heart rate of a patient and use it to find a treatment.
- To determine if epidemiologic data are consistent with the proposed hypothesis and with current scientific, behavioral and biomedical knowledge. - To provide a basis for developing control measures and prevention procedures for groups and populations at risk and for developing needed public health measures and practices; all of which are used for evaluation of the success of the measures, practices and intervention programs Scope and Application *Epidemiology is the foundation of public health and preventive medicine. *It is used to determine the need of disease control programs, to develop preventive programs and planning activities and to establish the frequency of disease. Uses: 1. Studies the history of disease *trends of a disease for the prediction of
“Determinants may be individual, relational or social, communal, or environmental which makes this focus of the investigation of causes and association analytical epidemiology” (Stanhope, 2012, p.256). Epidemiology helps explain factors that contribute to health and disease and the development of health promotion and disease prevention
Include the following: Describe the structures and functions of the male and female reproductive tracts. Describe causes, symptoms, and treatment of the chosen disease. Explain the short- and long-term effects of the disease on reproductive organs. Include at least two sources other than Human Diseases: A Systemic Approach. Format your sources consistent with APA guidelines.
The internal controller believes that for the most part they are in control of their own health. External controller believes that they have no control over their own health. The powerful other believes that their health care is under the control of health professions. This way could show you how much control you have of your life and help you to improve that control. If the recent death was in a health care environment then talking to others could help you to realise that nothing more could be done for the person.