Biomedical approach to health focuses on the physical or biological aspects of disease and illness. It is a medical model practised by doctors and health professionals and is associated with the diagnosis, treatment and cure of disease.
The biomedical approach to health, sometimes referred to as the ‘band aid’ or ‘quickfix’ approach, focuses on the physical or biological aspects of disease and illness. 

EXAM TIP:
When asked to discuss the advantages and/or disadvantages of the biomedical approach to healthcare you need to do more than list the advantage or disadvantage.
For example, if you stated that an advantage of the biomedical approach was that it improves quality of life, you would not be awarded full marks as you have not discussed how the biomedical approach improves quality of life. A better response would be: An advantage of the biomedical approach is that it improves quality of life. The biomedical approach can diagnose and treat disease and illness, reducing pain and suffering, and allowing individuals to enjoy an improved quality of life.