Biopsychosocial model

ABSTRACT

The bio-psychosocial model is a new, broader and integrated approach to human behavior and disease as compared lo biomedical model which is based on pure scientific aspects of medicine. This model expects the doctors to be an effective communicator and an ethical practitioner of the art and science of medicine. This fact has been proved my many studies. That Psychosocial factors affect the onset and course of almost all chronic physical disorders. Mechanisms like neuroendocrine and immunological may mediate the effects of psychological factors on physical process. Behavioral and emotional aspects should be taken into consideration when decisions are made as to whether treatment should be in hospital or at home. Psychological, behavioral and social factors interact with pathological process in the development and course of physical disorders and that they also lave substantial effects on consultation and compliance with treatment. The application of biopsychosocial model will help the medical students to integrate the teachings of biological and medical sciences with the knowledge of psychology, sociology, and anthropology and thus help the future doctors in having a holistic and a humanistic approach towards their patients