The
BELIEF Model1
The
BELIEF model is based upon several of the interviewing instruments
described below and was intended for use by preclinical or early clinical
students.
| B |
Health
beliefs (What caused your illness/problem?) |
| E |
Explanation
(Why did it happen at this time?) |
| L |
Learn
(Help me to understand your belief/opinion.) |
| I |
Impact
(How is this illness/problem impacting your life?) |
| E |
Empathy
(This must be very difficult for you.) |
| F |
Feelings
(How are you feeling about it?) |
