Discussion Post
Instructions
The writing exercises below are tools for connecting new knowledge with past knowledge and practicing new mechanisms for (or ways of) thinking.
Prompt I: Medical Sociology
What argument can be made for the existence of medical sociology in the world of health care and health research. In other words, what void does medical sociology fill in addressing the subjects of health, illness, and medicine? Use content from modules 3 and 4, as well as an example from your personal experience to support your response.
Prompt II: Critical Thinking
How does education level impact health outcomes? Map the ways in which one's educational attainment is connected to their exposure to and capabilities for dealing with adverse health events. Also consider ways that education impacts behavior, income, and other components of socioeconomic status to impact levels of health and illness and even life expectancy. Use assigned readings and at least 1 academic source that was not assigned for a module to support your response. You may use other readings from your course materials and "peer-reviewed" articles found using the AOK Library Article Search.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.