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paradigm shift
paradigm shift A paradigm shift is a fundamental change in the basic framework used to understand and guide a field.
A paradigm shift is a fundamental change in the basic framework used to understand and guide a field. In this context, it describes the move in mental health law from a biomedical model toward a human rights-based approach that changes assumptions about coercion, decision-making, and participation.