Page 1 / 10 Formulation and the Biopsychosocial Model: Introduction for Psychiatry Residents Summary: The biopsychosocial model is an interdisciplinary way of understanding a patient beyond simply a diagnosis or label, to being able to understand them from...
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Page 1 / 10 Formulation and the Biopsychosocial Model: Introduction for Psychiatry Residents Summary: The biopsychosocial model is an interdisciplinary way of understanding a patient beyond simply a diagnosis or label, to being able to understand them from a holistic view. It allows you to treat and support the person, rather than just simply a diagnosis. What is the Biopsychosocial Model? The biopsychosocial model is an interdisciplinary way of understanding a patient beyond simply a diagnosis or label, to being able to understand them from a holistic view. It allows you to treat and support the person, rather than just simply a diagnosis. It is about "What's going on with this person?" as opposed to "What's wrong with this person?" First proposed by Engel (Engel, 1977) and expanded over time to include more and more factors, the model comprises: Biological factors: • Genetic factors • Medications • Environmental and ecological factors ⚬ E.g. influence of the built environment, nature,
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