Biopsychosocial model

medical model

The biopsychosocial model is a branch of psychology. It combines biological, psychological, and social factors into a single study. It's meant to understand complex interactions in health, illness, and healthcare delivery aspects. The model was created by George L. Engel in 1977.[1]

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  1. Engel, G. (1977-04-08). "The need for a new medical model: a challenge for biomedicine". Science. 196 (4286): 129–136. doi:10.1126/science.847460. ISSN 0036-8075. PMID 847460.