Homework: Medical Sociology
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Respond to the assigned questions using the lessons and vocabulary found in the reading. Support your answers with examples and research. Your responses should clarify your understanding of the topic.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by analyzing each response for completeness and accuracy and by suggesting specific additions or clarifications for improving the discussion question response.
The Importance of Physician-Patient Communication
Patient and physician communication is the key to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. For many patients, talking to a physician can be an intimidating process. Effective communication can be reduced by the limited time that patients often have to express their health concerns with their health provider.
Explain how miscommunication in physician-patient interaction might impact recovery of a patient. Justify your answer.
According to you, which are the two most critical examples of miscommunication between physicians and female patients according to Sue Fisher (1984)? What are Eric Cassell's (1985) criteria for effective communication? Justify your answers with appropriate research and reasoning.
1. Cassell, E.J. (1985). Talking with patients, Vol. 2. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
2. Fisher, S. (1984). Doctor-patient communication: A social and micro-political Performance. Sociology of Health and Illness, 6, 1-27.
Managed CareManaged care is designed to help control health care costs. It regulates the costs of health care by capping the costs of certain procedures. Docs in a box are clinics that can rapidly see patients for lower costs.
What do you understand by the term "managed care"? What is the influence of managed care in regulating the medical profession?
Describe the term "Docs-in-a-Box" and its relation to cost containment and managed care. Justify your answers with appropriate research and reasoning.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.