SOC 624 - Sociology of Health and Medicine

Institution:

Washburn University

Subject:

Description:

S An introduction to medical sociology. Examination of social influences on illness and disease, the seeking of medical help, playing the sick role, and epidemiology; sociological theory and research on medical and health-care occupations, hospitals, medical technologies; and drug treatment, rural health, patient advocacy, and other contemporary issues. LEC

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.washburn.edu

Phone Number:

(785) 670-1010

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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