Question

What is sociology of health and illness? what is the importance of sociology for health care professionals? assignment?

Answer 1

The aim of this assignment is to discuss the strengths and limitations of the social model of disability and how nurses can promote anti-discriminatory practice in relation to people with disabilities. Defining disability is said to be very difficult due to the fact that disability is a 'complicated, multidimensional concept' (Altman 2001). Furthermore Slater et al (1974) has gone as far as stating that constructing a definition that would fit all circumstances is in 'reality nearly impossible'. However attempts have been made by various different people, legislation and models in different ways

Answer 2

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The sociology of health and illness covers sociological pathology (causes of disease and illness), reasons for seeking particular types of medical aid, and patient compliance or noncompliance with medical regimes. Health, or lack of health, was once merely attributed to biological or natural conditions.