3.+BPSF+Physical+and+Mental+Health

=Unit 4.=

Dot Point 3.
• use of a biopsychosocial framework (the interaction and integration of biological, psychological and social factors) as an approach to considering physical and mental health The biopsychosocial model (BPS) is based on the idea that illness does not have a single cause but is based on the close interaction between biological, psychological and social factors affecting both physical and mental health and wellbeing in positive and negative ways.  According to the biopsychosocial model, diagnosis and treatment of illness not only focuses on the body but the whole person in his or her social context, and takes into account family and social support networks. The biopsychosocial clinician’s task is to develop a broader understanding of disease processes by assessing the interrelationships of multiple systems and working with the patient to choose appropriate interventions, knowing that all systems will then be further affected.

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