Medical Model defined by Friedson (1988)

The medical model as defined by Friedson (1988) states that physical and biochemical interventions treat transitory problems of the patient with the assumption that the person can be cured and discharged.

How would this be a relavent model for the 'older adult'?
What could be some limitations of this model?
Could there be any other type of model of care that would be more relevant for the older adult?