The Biopsychosocial Model of Illness (“the BPS model”), first conceptualized in 1977 by George Engel, broadens the prevailing biomedical model of illness. The biomedical model views illness as ...
George L. Engel, M.D., circa 1969, pioneer of the biopsychosocial model. Source: University of Rochester, used with permission "A good physician treats the disease; a great physician treats the ...
Vol. 40, No. 1, Advancing Theory in Health Promotion and Community Health (January-March 2017), pp. 62-71 (10 pages) Alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana are commonly used substances among adolescents. In ...