SOC 3137 (3047) - Sociology of Health And Illness

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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

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Description:

3 hours; 3 credits The course is designed to develop sociological ideas within the context of health care and to apply the tools of sociological analysis to the study of important practical issues in such areas as treatment patterns and patient care. Emphasis will be on the attitudes and values that various segments of the population have toward health, illness, and medical care; the relations among doctors, patients, and other paramedical staff; and the social organization of health care institutions, including hospitals, health centers, private medical practices, insurance companies, the drug industry, and consumer movements in health care. Prerequisites: SOC 1005 or ANT 1001, and ENG 2100.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.baruch.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(646) 312-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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