The Need for a New Medical Model: a Challenge for Biomedicine

Overview

Journal Science

Specialty Science

Date 1977 Apr 8

PMID 847460

Citations 1896

Authors

G L Engel

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Abstract

The dominant model of disease today is biomedical, and it leaves no room within tis framework for the social, psychological, and behavioral dimensions of illness. A biopsychosocial model is proposed that provides a blueprint for research, a framework for teaching, and a design for action in the real world of health care.

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