Postmodernism and clinical practice: a critical analysis of the disease model.

J. T. Pardeck; J. W. Murphy

Postmodernism and clinical practice: a critical analysis of the disease model.

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Abstract

The disease model attempts to explain a variety of phenomena ranging from mental illness to criminal behavior. This approach is grounded in the Western philosophical tradition of dualism. The limitations of the disease model are analyzed through a postmodern perspective. Socially sensitive strategies for clinical intervention are offered.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1187-1194
Number of pages	8
Journal	Psychological reports
Volume	72
Issue number	3 Pt 2
State	Published - Jun 1993
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Psychology(all)

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