Which of the following descriptions of childbirth is most reflective of the prevailing biomedical healthcare model?
A. A completely natural process
B. A disease requiring medical management
C. A state of wellness for the woman and family
D. A phenomenon with inherent risks requiring high-technological interventions
Answer (2)
The biomedical healthcare model views childbirth primarily as a phenomenon with inherent risks requiring high-technological interventions. This perspective emphasizes safety and medical management in addressing potential complications during the childbirth process. Other views present childbirth as a natural process, but they differ from the dominant biomedical approach. ;
The correct answer reflecting the biomedical healthcare model is D: childbirth is a phenomenon with inherent risks requiring high-technological interventions. This model emphasizes safety through medical management and technological support. It contrasts with holistic approaches emphasizing childbirth as a natural process.
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