Which statement describes a characteristic of the biomedical model of care?

• A. Technology as servant
• B. Environment is central
• C. Focus on physical and anticipates pathology
• D. Focus on the whole person; Relational/subjective

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is that the biomedical model treats illness as a biological malfunction of the body, focusing on physical processes, pathology, and disease mechanisms. It aims to identify the specific physical cause, confirm it with tests, and apply medical or surgical interventions to fix the abnormal physiology. That makes the statement about concentrating on the physical body and anticipating pathology the best fit, because it directly reflects diagnosing and addressing concrete pathology rather than considering environment, relationships, or the person as a whole.

In contrast, other descriptions point to different approaches. Emphasizing the environment as central aligns with holistic or ecological views that consider social and physical surroundings in health. Viewing technology as a servant speaks to how tools are used in care but doesn’t define the underlying model. Focusing on the whole person and the relational, subjective experience aligns with biopsychosocial or person-centered care, which integrates psychological and social factors rather than prioritizing biological disease alone.