Sociology Of Health & Illness.

Catalog description

Students investigate the processes by which persons assume, act, and relinquish the sick role. Topics may include the interrelationships between patient and family, doctors, and hospital; the quality and quantity of health services distributed by class and race; and the problems posed by mental illness, such as diagnosis, treatment, and involuntary commitment. Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 or SOCI 2319 .