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Taylor and Francis Sociology Of Health Healing And Illness 10Th Edition 2020 Edition by Gregory Weiss
With thorough coverage of inequality in health care access and practice, this leading textbook has been widely acclaimed by teachers as the most accessible of any available. It introduces and integrates recent research in medical sociology and emphasizes the importance of race, class, gender, and sexuality throughout.This new edition leads students through the complexities of the evolving Affordable Care Act. It significantly expands coverage of medical technology, end-of-life issues, and alternative and complementary health care-topics that students typically debate in the classroom. While the COVID-19 pandemic emerged after this edition of the text was originally submitted, material has been added in Chapters 3, 10, and 13 about it. Many new text boxes and enhancements in pedagogy grace this new edition, which is essential in the fast-changing area of health care.New to this edition:More text boxes relating the social aspects of medicine to students' lives.Expanded coverage leading students through the complex impacts of the ACA and health care reform.Greater emphasis on sexual minority health and LGBTQ+ persons' experiences in the health care system.Expanded coverage of medical technology, end-of-life issues, and alternative and complementary health care."Health and the Internet" sections are updated and renovated to create more interactive student assignments.New end-of-chapter lists of terms, with key terms as flash cards on the companion website.An updated instructor's guide with test bank. PrefaceAcknowledgementsCHAPTER ONEA BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO THE SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH, HEALING, AND ILLNESSDefinition of Medical SociologyHistorical Development of Medical SociologySociology's Contribution to Understanding Health, Healing, and IllnessThe Role of the Medical Sociologist in the Twenty-First CenturySummary Health on the Internet Discussion Questions Glossary References CHAPTER TWOTHE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENTIFIC MEDICINEA Brief History of Medicine Early Humans Four Ancient Civilizations Greek and Roman Societies The Medieval Era Medicine in the Renaissance Medicine from 1600 to 1900 The Ascendancy of Medical Authority in AmericaPerspectives on the Ascendancy of Medical AuthoritySummary Health on the Internet Discussion Question Glossary References CHAPTER THREESOCIAL EPIDEMIOLOGY The Work of the EpidemiologistThe Epidemiological TransitionLife Expectancy and MortalityInfant Mortality Maternal Mortality Morbidity Disability Summary Health on the Internet Discussion Cases Glossary References CHAPTER FOURSOCIETY, DISEASE, AND ILLNESSThe Social Etiology of DiseaseThe Interrelationship of Proximate Risk Factors and Fundamental Causes: The Case of Developing Countries Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) Cancer HIV/AIDS Alzheimer's Disease Mental Illness Summary Health on the Internet Discussion Case Glossary References CHAPTER FIVESOCIAL STRESS Definition of Stress Historical Development of the Stress ConceptA Model of Social Stress Stressors Appraisal of Stressors Mediators of Stress: Coping and Social SupportStress Outcomes The Role of Socioeconomic Status, Race, Sexual Orientation, and Gender in Social StressSummary Health on the Internet Discussion Case Glossary References CHAPTER SIXHEALTH BEHAVIOR The Concept of Health Health Behavior Describing Individual Health BehaviorsExplaining Health Behavior Summary Health on the Internet Discussion Cases Glossary References CHAPTER SEVENEXPERIENCING ILLNESS AND DISABILITYStages of Illness Experience Stage 1: Symptom ExperienceStage 2: Assumption of the Sick Role-Illness as DevianceStage 3: Medical Care Contact/Self-CareStage 4: Dependent-Patient RoleStage 5: Recovery and RehabilitationExperiencing Chronic Illness and DisabilitySummary Health on the Internet Discussion Questions Glossary References CHAPTER EIGHTPHYSICIANS AND THE PROFESSION OF MEDICINEThe Profession of Medicine The Social Control of MedicineThe Number, Composition, and Distribution of Physicians in the United StatesWomen Physicians Changes in the Physician's WorkplacePhysician Satisfaction and Physician ImpairmentSummary Health on the Internet Discussion Case Glossary References CHAPTER NINEMEDICAL EDUCATION AND THE SOCIALIZATION OF PHYSICIANSThe History of Medical EducationModern Medical Education The Medical School Experience: Attitude and Value AcquisitionThe Medical School Experience: StressThe Medical School Experience: Career ChoicesFuture Directions in Medical Education in the United StatesSummary Health on the Internet Discussion Case Glossary References CHAPTER TENNURSES, ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS, AND ALLIED HEALTH WORKERSEvolution of Nurses, Advanced Practice Providers, and Allied Health WorkersContemporary Nurses and the Field of NursingAdvanced Practice Providers Allied Health Workers The Health Care Team Relationships among Health Care WorkersThe Changing Environment among Health Care WorkersSummary Health on the Internet Discussion Question Glossary References CHAPTER ELEVENCOMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINEThe Meaning of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)Scientific Medicine and Alternative HealingComplementary and Alternative HealersChiropractic Acupuncture Spiritual Healing and Christian ScienceEthnic Folk Healing Summary Health on the Internet Discussion Case Glossary References CHAPTER TWELVETHE PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP: BACKGROUND AND MODELSModels of the Physician-Patient RelationshipKey Dimensions of the Physician-Patient RelationshipThe Current Move to Patient-Centered CareThe Influence of Race, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, and Gender on the Physician-Patient RelationshipPatient Satisfaction with PhysiciansPatient Adherence with Medical RegimensSummary Health on the Internet Discussion Case Glossary References CHAPTER THIRTEENPROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS OF PHYSICIANS IN THE PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIPThe Approach of Medical Ethics Truth-Telling as an Issue Confidentiality as an Issue Obligation to Treat Patients with Highly Contagious DiseasesSummary Health on the Internet Discussion Cases Glossary References CHAPTER FOURTEENTHE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM OF THE UNITED STATESRating the Health Care System of the United StatesThe Health Care System of the United StatesThe Financing of Health Care in the United StatesExplanations for the High Cost of American MedicineAmerica's Uninsured Population Prior to the ACA Historical Efforts to Reform the Health Care SystemHealth Care Reform of 2010: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care ActSummary Health on the Internet Discussion Case Glossary References CHAPTER FIFTEENHEALTH CARE DELIVERY Hospitals Freestanding Ambulatory and Surgical SitesNursing Homes Hospices Home Health Care Summary Health Care on the Internet Discussion Case Glossary References CHAPTER SIXTEENTHE SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF ADVANCED HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGYSocietal Control of Technology Health Care Technology The Right to Refuse or Demand Advanced Health Care TechnologyOrgan Donation and TransplantationAssisted Procreation Summary Health on the Internet Discussion Cases Glossary References CHAPTER SEVENTEENCOMPARATIVE HEALTH CARE SYSTEMSMajor Influences on Health Care SystemsHealth Care Services in Developing CountriesTypes of Health Care Systems China Canada England Russia Common Challenges to Health Care Systems Around the WorldSummary Health on the Internet Discussion Questions Glossary References List of ImagesList of FiguresName Index Subject Index