The medical model is dead--long live the medical model.
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Abstract
Many people criticise, and psychiatrists apologise, for the use of the 'medical model'. We examine what is currently meant by this term and suggest a refinement of definition to reflect the ideals and contemporary practice of medicine. We propose that psychiatrists should use the medical model to improve and validate bio-psychosocial psychiatric medicine.
Medical subject headings
- Models, Psychological
- Psychiatry