SOC 1550 - Sociology of Medicine

Institution:

Brown University

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Description:

The sociopolitical context within which health, illness, and medical care are defined. Sociological materials are used to examine current developments in the health care field. Emphasis on identifying social and political forces that impinge upon the delivery systems and tracing their impact on the roles of practitioners and the health of their clients.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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