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What is the biomedical model #5

Web17/04/2019 by Dave Nicholls Leave a Comment. In the 5th of this series on the key principles of the biomedical model we look at reductionism, or the idea of dividing the …

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What is the biomedical model #6

WebNormalisation is the belief that certain people, certain bodily functions, behaviours, and characteristics, can be considered normal, and those that do not …

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What is the biomedical model #7

WebOne of the distinct advantages of this model is that it separated out the mind, emotions, and thoughts, and allowed the practitioner to view the body as a sort of animated cadaver. …

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10 reasons why we need a Critical Physiotherapy Network

Web01/08/2014 by Dave Nicholls 1 Comment. The response to the formation of our Critical Physiotherapy Network has been amazing, and it’s made me think about some of the …

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critical physiotherapy network – a positive force for an …

WebYour ‘sense of touch’ is several different senses rolled into one Chronic Illness Management in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Patients: Exploring the Needs, Access, and …

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What is the biomedical model #1

WebI’m going to tackle 7 key aspects of the model. There are more, of course, but these are considered by most people to be the main ones. Specific aetiology. Germ theory. …

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What does ‘critical’ mean again

WebCriticality is expressed in different disciplines in unique ways and traverses fields of study including literature, art, geography, political science, cultural studies, …

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Critique of the biomedical model #1

WebIllness, according to the biomedical model, is located firmly ‘within’ the body, be it in germs or genes, disease and sickness represent a distortion in the body’s …

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Critique of the biomedical model #2

WebThe second major critique of the biomedical model is less about the model itself, and more about the arrogance and hubris that it engenders in its followers. Since …

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Connectivity #1 – Critique of the medical and social models of …

WebOne of the best ways I know to understand connectivity is as a powerful critique of both the medical and social models of disability. The medical model of disability is based on the …

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Creating a safe environment for trans populations in physio

WebOn considering your role in creating a safe environment for trans populations in physiotherapy. By Katherine Harman, PT, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Physiotherapy, …

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The social model of disability and physiotherapy: Some personal

WebThis is Mike’s response to the challenge of the social model of physiotherapy for future practice. It’s more than thirty years this year since I published a book introducing the …

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Is it time to end the tyranny of evidence based practice

WebSpence recently claimed that ‘Today EBM is a loaded gun at clinicians’ heads. “You better do as the evidence says,” it hisses, leaving no room for discretion or …

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Social determinants of health and physiotherapy

WebSocial determinants of health are those things that people are born into, or are forced to live with, that adversely affect their health. Poverty and income inequality, unemployment, …

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Interviewing women: A contradiction in terms

WebThat chapter was titled Interviewing women: A contradiction in terms and it was written by Anne Oakley. Oakley has just published a follow up paper titled Interviewing Women …

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Engagement in living: Critical perspectives on occupation, rights, …

WebEngagement in living: Critical perspectives on occupation, rights, and wellbeing introduces a new conceptual framework for occupational therapy. It provides an empirical …

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Connectivity #4 – The philosophy of connectivity

WebConnectivity is about connections. Surprising, I know, but there it is. What makes it interesting and novel as a theory is the philosophy that underpins it. Firstly it is …

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Is the Biopsychosocial Model all it’s cracked up to be

WebIt’s quite common these days to see advocates of a more ‘holistic’ healthcare practice championing the Biopsychosocial (BPS) Model. In areas where healthcare has …

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Childhood obesity, play and critical thinking

WebChildhood obesity, play and critical thinking. 30/03/2015 by Dave Nicholls 2 Comments. One of the most important functions of critical thinking is to go ‘against’ the prevailing wisdom: …

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