ANSO 300, Medical Sociology, Spring 2004

Abstract

This is a course on the practice of medical sociology. Medical sociology is the theoretical, empirical and applied study of the social dimensions of health, illness, disease and the provision and consumption of health care. Topics that will be covered include epidemiology, social demography of health, the relationship between social stress and health, health and illness behavior, the sick role, the physician-patient relationship, the organization of health care and the organization of medical practice. The format for this class will be lecture and discussion.