Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Volume 67, Issue 6 , Pages 607-611 , December 2009

Engel's biopsychosocial model is still relevant today

  • Rolf H. Adler

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Received 6 March 2009 ,Revised 18 August 2009 ,Accepted 18 August 2009.

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PII: S0022-3999(09)00331-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2009.08.008

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Volume 67, Issue 6 , Pages 607-611 , December 2009