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What is medical sociology?
What is medical sociology?
How humans manage issues of health and illness, disease and disorders, and health care for both the sick and the healthy
Which of the following is NOT a result of the commodification of health care?
Which of the following is NOT a result of the commodification of health care?
- HIV spreading across the United States at a rapid rate in the 1980s (correct)
- Greater access to medical services
- Increased health care costs
- Profits driven by health care organizations
Bipolarity is an example of a(n):
Bipolarity is an example of a(n):
Stigmatized illness
Obesity is rising at the fastest rate in which of the following countries?
Obesity is rising at the fastest rate in which of the following countries?
Which sociological perspective would be most concerned with the classification of homosexuality as a psychological disorder until 1973?
Which sociological perspective would be most concerned with the classification of homosexuality as a psychological disorder until 1973?
What is one of the largest contributors to health problems in low-income countries?
What is one of the largest contributors to health problems in low-income countries?
What is epidemiology?
What is epidemiology?
Drake lives in Great Britain, where the government owns the health care system. This is an example of ____:
Drake lives in Great Britain, where the government owns the health care system. This is an example of ____:
Which of the following would a social epidemiologist be likely to study?
Which of the following would a social epidemiologist be likely to study?
What does the United States healthcare system consist of?
What does the United States healthcare system consist of?
What is the cultural meaning of illness demonstrated by referring to the early AIDS epidemic as 'the gay cancer'?
What is the cultural meaning of illness demonstrated by referring to the early AIDS epidemic as 'the gay cancer'?
Which of the following was not among the United Nations eight Millennium Development Goals set in 2000?
Which of the following was not among the United Nations eight Millennium Development Goals set in 2000?
What is the example of underinsurance provided?
What is the example of underinsurance provided?
Which sociological perspective argues that sick people fill a societal role?
Which sociological perspective argues that sick people fill a societal role?
Who pioneered the concept of 'The Sick Role'?
Who pioneered the concept of 'The Sick Role'?
What is an example of legitimation?
What is an example of legitimation?
What is medicalization of deviance?
What is medicalization of deviance?
From which sociological perspective does Shane's view on commodification of health originate?
From which sociological perspective does Shane's view on commodification of health originate?
What best defines the concept of 'The Sick Role'?
What best defines the concept of 'The Sick Role'?
Dana lives in a country which guarantees healthcare for all. What is this system called?
Dana lives in a country which guarantees healthcare for all. What is this system called?
Study Notes
Medical Sociology
- Medical sociology studies health management, illness, disease, disorders, and healthcare for both sick and healthy individuals.
Commodification of Health Care
- Commodification does not include the rapid spread of HIV in the U.S. during the 1980s.
Stigmatized Illness
- Bipolarity is labeled as a stigmatized illness, affecting individuals' willingness to disclose their diagnosis due to societal discrimination.
Obesity Trends
- Rising obesity rates are most pronounced in high-income countries.
Homosexuality as a Disorder
- Until 1973, homosexuality was classified as a psychological disorder, which invites examination from a symbolic interactionist perspective regarding its societal implications.
Health Problems in Low-Income Countries
- Access to clean water is a leading contributor to health issues in low-income nations.
Epidemiology
- Epidemiology focuses on studying disease incidence, distribution, and potential control measures.
Socialized Medicine
- Great Britain's healthcare is run by the government, exemplifying socialized medicine.
Social Epidemiology
- A social epidemiologist would investigate the correlation between high cancer rates and large manufacturing plants.
U.S. Healthcare System
- The healthcare system in the U.S. encompasses both public and private insurance options.
Cultural Meaning of Illness
- The term "gay cancer" during the 1980s reflects the cultural stigma associated with certain diseases.
United Nations Millennium Development Goals
- The goal to decrease obesity was not among the eight Millennium Development Goals set by the U.N. in 2000.
Underinsurance
- Spending 15% of income on depression treatment due to lack of insurance coverage exemplifies underinsurance.
Functionalist Perspective
- Functionalism posits that sick individuals fulfill societal roles and face stigma if they remain in this role longer than acceptable.
The Sick Role
- Talcott Parsons introduced "The Sick Role," which describes societal expectations for the sick and their caregivers.
Legitimation
- A doctor diagnosing bronchitis serves as an example of legitimation within healthcare.
Medicalization of Deviance
- Classifying frequent risky sexual behavior as sexual addiction illustrates the medicalization of deviance.
Conflict Theory
- Concerns about the commodification of health affecting societal problems reflect a conflict theory perspective.
Definition of The Sick Role
- "The Sick Role" outlines the expectations for behavior among sick individuals and their caregivers.
Universal Healthcare
- Dana resides in a country that provides guaranteed healthcare for all citizens, known as universal healthcare.
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Explore key concepts in medical sociology with these flashcards based on Chapter 19. Test your understanding of health, illness, and the social dynamics related to healthcare. Perfect for sociology students looking to deepen their knowledge of this fascinating field.
