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#863 Diane O'Leary: Philosophy, Medicine, Mind-Body Dualism, and Psychiatry

The Dissenter

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Criticisms and Need for Improvement of the Bio-Psychosocial Model in Medicine

This chapter explores the flaws of the bio-psychosocial model in medicine, including its confused philosophy about dualism, diagnostic recklessness, and unethical practices. It advocates for a philosophically sound and socially just version of the model that doesn't equate psychosocial sources with gender, and emphasizes the need to avoid assuming all unexplained symptoms are psychosomatic.

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