Psychiatrists often view their patients' problems using a medical model perspective.This means that,in the eyes of the psychiatrist,a patient should:
A) take a leading role in his or her own treatment
B) accept the psychiatrist's recommendations
C) focus on multiple kinds of alternative therapies
D) seek out drug therapy plus talk therapy to increase well-being

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The medical model perspective in psychiatry emphasizes diagnosis and treatment based on medical science, where the psychiatrist's recommendations are typically followed as part of the treatment plan.

Psychiatrists Often View Their Patients' Problems Using a Medical Model