Hi Very rushed response, sorry, but from a google search this page defines the biopsychosocial model <http://www.cpsa.ab.ca/Injury%20Management%20Consultant%20Application.pdf> And this article is a quick example that sets out the arguments of the model Determinants of chronic disability related to low back pain: Towards an integrative biopsychosocial model Author: Truchon M. Source: Disability and Rehabilitation, 20 November 2001, vol. 23, no. 17, pp. 758-767 As far as I understand it looks very medical. I would be interested to see some theoretical stuff if anyone knows of anything. Ember ---------------------- Dr Ember Kelly Communication & Support Services Coordinator Access Unit for Deaf and Disabled Students University of Bristol, 4th Floor, Union Building Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LN Tel: 0117 9545731 (minicom) Mobile: 07717 360868 (SMS text only) Fax: 0117 923 8546 E-mail: [log in to unmask]