Expert patient

• What are the two models of care

  Biomedical and biopsychosocial
• Describe the biomedical model

  It is paternalistic.

  The pathology of the patient is focused on biology.
• What is paternalism

  When the doctor makes decisions based on their knowledge.
• Describe the biopsychosocial model

  It is centred on the patients disease and external factors.

  There is equal power between the doctor and the patient.
• What are the benefits of the biopsychosocial model

  It allows the patient to develop knowledge about their condition.

  Allows them to make informed decisions

  Allows for tailored healthcare.
• Describe the features of the expert patient

  It is based on a patient which has a much greater experience with a condition than a doctor.

  It allows for an approach which balances the treatment with the social aspects. This is useful in deciding between different courses of treatment.
• What type of conditions can class as an expert patient

  Physical and mental. Although they are mainly chronic conditions.
• What are the benefits of an expert patient

  They can educate other patients and advise on studies into the condition.
• What is the living library model

  This is process of learning about a condition from someone who has lived through it.
• When did the department of heaalth launch the expert patient in England

  2002
• What does autonomy say about the expert patient

  It says it is ethical as it allows the patient to make an informed decision and respects their rights to make choices.
• What is the other name for the biopshycalsocail model

  Patient centred
• What is the other name for the biomedical model

  Paternalistic