Overview: Offers a timely reworking and update of the biopsychosocial model.Confronts the current rapid changes to psychological science, neuroscience, healthcare, and philosophy.Addresses key issues such as th.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 o
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