1.3.1 - Medical Model
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Practice Questions
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What is the Medical Model of disability?
💡 Hint: Think about how disabilities are viewed in a medical setting.
Give one critique of the Medical Model.
💡 Hint: Consider how society interacts with individuals with disabilities.
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The Medical Model views disability as:
💡 Hint: Think about who or what the primary focus is.
True or False: The Medical Model accounts for societal barriers impacting those with disabilities.
💡 Hint: Consider what aspects of disability the model prioritizes.
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Evaluate a community clinic that primarily applies the Medical Model. Propose a plan to integrate social support mechanisms.
💡 Hint: Consider what professionals can be involved beyond doctors.
Discuss how changing the prevailing Medical Model perspective could influence public policy on disability.
💡 Hint: Think about how policy can be shaped by changing societal views.
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