The medical approach to managing terminal illness is to the biomedical model of health and illness as the ______ approach is to the biopsychosocial model.
A) hospice
B) sociocultural
C) palliative
D) holistic

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The biomedical model of health and illness focuses on the physical aspects of illness and views it as a deviation from the norm, treating it with medical interventions. Similarly, hospice and palliative care focus on managing physical symptoms and providing comfort measures. The biopsychosocial model, on the other hand, recognizes the complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in the development and management of illness. The holistic approach also emphasizes the interconnection of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of health and wellness. Therefore, the best answer is D, holistic.

The Medical Approach to Managing Terminal Illness Is to the Biomedical