Sociological Imagination in Healthcare

False (B)

How social context affects health

<p>individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Functionalism = Views society as a complex system with parts that work together Conflict Theory = Focuses on the struggle between different social classes Symbolic Interactionism = Examines how individuals interact and create meaning in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Access to healthcare services (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They affect access to care and quality of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social inequalities affecting access to healthcare (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Karl Marx</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>economic</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Healthcare as a Commodity = Treated as a market, available mainly to wealthier individuals Power Imbalance = Influences who gets access to healthcare Social Determinants of Health = Factors that affect health outcomes based on social inequalities Pharmaceutical Lobbying = Influences drug pricing policies significantly</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They have more influence over healthcare policies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Income</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Economic barriers for lower-income individuals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Connect individual challenges to societal issues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding the broader social, cultural, and economic contexts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>sociological imagination</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Private troubles = Individual challenges faced by one person Public issues = Widespread social patterns affecting many Structural forces = Societal factors that influence individual outcomes Historical context = The impact of past events on current societal structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Socioeconomic status (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A broader perspective that looks beyond individual circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>socioeconomic</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ignoring the influence of social structures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Role-play scenarios (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Positive meanings</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>subjective</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Discuss various options (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patient Empowerment = Involving patients in decision-making Role-play = Practicing empathetic communication Peer Support = Sharing experiences to reduce isolation Symbolic Interactionism = Understanding the social dimensions of health</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>From victims to resilient individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>How individuals interpret and give meaning to social interactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>George Herbert Mead and Herbert Blumer</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stigma = Affects self-concept and interactions Labels = Categorizes patients based on diagnoses Cultural interpretations = Unique definitions of mental health Patient-provider interactions = Influences individual understanding of health</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a normal part of aging (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They define health conditions and categorize patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Disabled (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ability to see the link between personal problems and broader social forces.

Factors like poverty, education, and environment that affect health outcomes.

Government laws and programs that influence access to healthcare and quality of life.

Shifting focus from blaming individuals for health problems to addressing societal factors.

Understanding how social factors influence health behaviors and outcomes in healthcare.

A sociological perspective that views society as interconnected parts working together.

A sociological perspective that focuses on power struggles and inequalities.

A sociological perspective that examines how individuals interact and create meaning through symbols and language.

Individual challenges or setbacks.

Widespread social problems or patterns affecting many people.

The various elements in society that shape social behaviors, such as class systems, politics, norms, & economics.

The social environment, including cultural norms and historical conditions, influencing individual experiences.

Recognizing how broader societal issues affect an individual's life.

Periods of reduced economic activity.

Differences in health outcomes between different groups in society.

A measure of a person's standing in society based on factors like income, education, & occupation.

Considering how historical events and periods influence the present day.

A sociological perspective viewing society as unequal, where groups compete for power and resources, affecting healthcare access.

Healthcare treated as a product to be bought and sold, creating inequalities in access based on wealth.

Unequal distribution of influence in healthcare access, often affecting policies and decisions.

Unequal access to quality healthcare based on factors like socioeconomic status, race and gender.

Rules and regulations that shape how healthcare is provided and accessed, often influenced by competing social groups.

Regulations concerning drug costs, potentially influenced by pharmaceutical companies' interests.

Unequal distribution of resources and opportunities in society, affecting healthcare access.

Differences in health outcomes and healthcare access across different social groups.

A perspective on society focusing on competing groups trying to gain power and control, including healthcare.

Using simulated scenarios to help medical students practice interacting with patients empathetically and understanding their perspectives.

Giving patients a voice in their healthcare decisions and encouraging them to be active participants in managing their conditions.

Collaboration between doctor and patient to choose treatment options that align with the patient's lifestyle and beliefs.

Groups where individuals with similar health experiences can connect and support each other, finding meaning and reducing isolation.

Shifting a person's understanding of themselves from being a victim of illness to seeing themselves as resilient and empowered.

This perspective focuses on how meanings, symbols, and interactions shape patient-provider relationships and understanding of health and illness.

Recognizing that healthcare goes beyond just treating symptoms and involves addressing the social, emotional, and personal aspects of a patient's well-being.

Health and illness are not solely biological; they are also shaped by individual views and social contexts.

Labels like "disabled" shape patients' identities and interactions.

The meanings each party assigns to illness affect how they interact and provide treatment.

Different cultures have distinct understandings of health and illness.

Negative labels, like HIV or mental illness, affect self-concept and healthcare interactions.

Different people experience illness differently, based on their beliefs and experiences.

Symbols (words, images, diagnoses) define health conditions and categorize patients.

A person's social setting affects how they view their health.

Patients and healthcare providers may have varying interpretations of health concerning the same condition or experience.