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According to the text, what are the requirements for this class?
Attendance and participation, readings, exams and a research paper
What does the term 'Medical Sociology' refer to?
The study of cultural, political, and social factors in healthcare
According to the text, what are some possible political or social factors that might have explained the high COVID death tolls in the US?
Cultural factors, public health policies, socio-economic factors
Which level of analysis focuses on social groups and the social creation of disease categories and healthcare organizations?
Social
Which theoretical tradition assumes that social relations are shaped by power and inequalities?
Conflict theory
Which research purpose challenges doctors' or healthcare system's assumptions and priorities?
Sociology 'of' medicine
What is a key question regarding the Opioids crisis at the individual level of analysis?
How can doctors and patients work together to help individuals recover from an Opioid addiction?
This quiz is an introduction to medical sociology, covering topics such as the definition of medical sociology, what to expect in the class, requirements, and housekeeping information. It also includes information on attendance, participation, readings, exams, and a research paper. Join us to learn more about this fascinating field!
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