Table 1.
Bio Psycho Social System as assessment instrument
| History | Consultation findings | Diagnosis | Treatment recommendations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Axis | Somatic diseases and former treatment | Somatic symptoms and treatments | Somatic diagnosis | Treatment of somatic symptoms; medication |
| Psychological Axis | Personality traits, Coping mechanisms, psychiatric history and symptoms | Psychiatric symptoms and psychological mechanisms influencing factors | Diagnosis | Treatment recommendations of mental symptoms; psychotherapy |
| Health Services Use Axis | Frequency of hospitalization, non-compliance, alternative medical treatment etc. are mentioned here | Organization and utilization of health care services aspects can be described here | Diagnosis in terms of health care use and illness behavior | Recommendations for treatment in a certain setting, for case management, or for need for communication between certain health care providers are made here |
| Social System Axis | Former life events and circumstances | Describes the different role systems in which the patient functions, such as family, work etc. | Diagnosis of social problems | Treatment recommendations concerning the social system |