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The biomedical model is about treating the individual's disease and is not the individual as a whole. It only focuses on individual conditions and issues and is only practiced by medical professionals.  They believe that the only way to treat an infection and does not look at treating the illness in a non-medical way.

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The ecologic model is a model of health that introduces a more holistic approach to healthcare this includes biomedical and social models, it takes into account all the physical, spiritual, psychological, emotional, social, and environmental components of our lives. The model is about talking to an individual as a whole and it recognizes and takes into account all factors that will affect health and behavior.

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The social model is a model of health that states that illnesses should be looked at as non-medical issues and rather views the individual as a whole. It looks at cultural and environmental issues as well while also focusing on health education as well as promoting it. It can help in creating a bond with their practitioner which can make them feel more confident with their issues.

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One of the advantages is that this health model gets the job done as it will focus on the treatment. It will show what needs to be treated and will help understand how to treat the condition.

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One of the disadvantages is that it doesn't see the person as a whole as it focuses on the illness rather than a person.

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One of the disadvantages is that it doesn't recognise the value of medication and that some conditions need medication.

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One of the advantages is that it will create a bond between practitioner and the patient. This will make the patient feel valued and supported.

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A disadvantage could include that the model does not apply to everyone, as all conditions are different and it may not help that condition.

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An advantage could include that the model views the individual as a whole and is more about treating the root of the issue, rather than just the symptoms.

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Wyatt, L. et al (2017) Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care. London: Hodder Education.

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Local agencies use social prescribing to direct patients to a link worker. People are given time by link workers, who focus on "what matters to me" and take a holistic approach to people's health and well-being. They link people to community groups and government services for practical and emotional assistance.

People can be referred to link workers from a variety of local agencies, including general practise, pharmacies, multi-disciplinary teams, hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals, fire service, police, job centres, social care services, housing associations, and voluntary, community,   organisations, when social prescribing is effective. Self-referral is encouraged as well.