SOC 260 - Medical Sociology

Institution:

Immaculata University

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

Medical Sociology brings sociological perspectives, theories, and methods to the study of health and medical practice. Major areas of investigation include the social facets of health and disease, the social behavior of health care personnel and people who utilize health care, the social functions of health organizations and institutions, the social patterns of health services, and the relationship of health care delivery systems to other systems. This course also provides an overview of social work practice in a variety of medical settings including inpatient, outpatient, clinics, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home care. Students will gain information on the history of medical social work, the diverse settings in which medical social work is conducted, the responsibilities of medical social workers, the issues currently facing medical social workers, and the factors that impact social work practice in a multidisciplinary health care teams.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.immaculata.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 647-4400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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