Consistent with the biomedical paradigm, physicians tend to treat patients __________.
A) as having conditions, rather than as complete people
B) with a consideration of the mind-body balance
C) for humoral and dietary imbalance
D) for underlying causes rather than for obvious symptoms

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The biomedical paradigm is a dominant approach in the medical field, which focuses on identifying and treating specific diseases or conditions in the body. This approach tends to view patients as having particular health problems that require diagnosis and treatment, rather than considering them as whole individuals with diverse needs and contexts.

Consistent with the Biomedical Paradigm, Physicians Tend to Treat Patients