title: Postmodernism and clinical practice: a critical analysis of the disease model.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Social Work, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield 65804-0095.
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Pardeck
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Murphy
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D010553:Personality Development; D010686:Philosophy, Medical; D011364:Professional Practice; D012941:Social Responsibility