What is the difference between the biomedical and biopsychosocial models of health?

Question

What is the difference between the biomedical and biopsychosocial models of health?

Answer 1

The Biomedical model basically focuses on abnormal genetics or physiology as the cause of illness, while the Biopsychosocial model emphasizes the importance of psychological functioning and the social environment. The biomedical model is good for simple diseases like an appendicitis or pneumonia.  Biopsychosocial is a better model for complex illnesses like depression or chronic pain.