The Biopsychosocial Model of Health and Disease: New Philosophical and Scientific Developments

by Grant Gillett and Derek Bolton

This open access book is a systematic update of the philosophical and scientific foundations of the biopsychosocial model of health, disease and healthcare. First proposed by George Engel 40 years ago, the Biopsychosocial Model is much cited in healthcare settings worldwide, but has been increasingly criticised for being vague, lacking in content, and in need of reworking in the light of recent developments. The book confronts the rapid changes...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030118983
• ISBN13: 9783030118983
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Palgrave Pivot
• Length: 149 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.8" x 8.3"