SOCI 4139 - Medical Sociology (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Contact Hours: 3
This course provides an overview of the field of medical sociology. Topics covered include social and cultural factors related to health and illness, health disparities, sociological models of health and illness, the sick role, chronic illness, physician patient relationship, historical and emerging health care policies, and the social organization of health care institutions, medical careers, and health care.

Repeat Limit: Not Repeatable