How the medical, social and psycho-social models of disability can shape service delivery As per the studies facilitated by Anderson (2010), I realised that several disability service delivery are provided in support to people with disability. The major service delivery models utilised are medical model of care and social model of care. The medical model of care studies the cause of illness and aids the individual in overcoming the situation that the person is experiencing and thereby fulfil their needs. The delivery offered by medical model of care is specific to kind of illness or condition of the person (Hofstetter, 2012). People with disabilities are provided with periodic monitoring, supervision and protection so as for them to lead an improved way of living. It was also recognised that the culture, expectation and behaviour of staffs or volunteers are based on the caring and nurturing philosophy. The medical model of care of Anderson (2010) enlightened me with the fact that disabled people should be enhanced with the feeling of protected and secured and thereby, aware them of their abilities rather than disabilities. Another disability service delivery offered is the social model of care. As per the justification provided by Hofstetter (2012) I recognised that the social model of care dealt with illness and conditions that existed within societies. In line to that of medical model of care, disabled individuals are monitored, supervised and protected. I analysed that the major impact of this service delivery was to break through the social hindrances that affect an individual’s disabilities mainly (Anderson, 2010). Through this service delivery I was able to conclude that disabled persons are provided with a wide range of opportunities to avail support from community networks.
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