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(p. 173) A case of irritable bowel syndrome that illustrates the biopsychosocial model of illness 

(p. 173) A case of irritable bowel syndrome that illustrates the biopsychosocial model of illness
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(p. 173) A case of irritable bowel syndrome that illustrates the biopsychosocial model of illness
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Doug Drossman

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10.1093/med:psych/9780198530343.003.0010
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date: 17 April 2021

This chapter illustrates how the biopsychosocial model might work within the context of medical practice. It discusses its relevance to research using a case study as an example of the role of clinical care in developing research strategies for applying psychosocial principles. It argues that individual illnesses are a legitimate area of research into the biopsychosocial model.

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