Functionalism and health

Question 1

what do functionalists focus on in healthcare

Answer 1

the role of the professional and the role of the patient

Question 2

what are functionalists concerned with

Answer 2

the structural nature of health and illness

Question 3

what do functionalists look at about health

Answer 3

how it plays a vital role in the smooth running of society

Question 4

what 2 things do the medical gaze and universal values imply

Answer 4

doctors apply rules and values equally to all patients and patients are treated on their medical needs alone

Question 5

what does the organic analogy imply about the healthcare system providing a specific role

Answer 5

it provides a specific role of keeping people able to work in society

Question 6

what does the organic analogy suggest would happen without healthcare

Answer 6

society would not be able to function when faced with illness

Question 7

what does social stability and cohesion have hospitals and doctors provide

Answer 7

stability for society and prevents it breaking down

Question 8

what does role allocation and meritocracy imply about healthcare workers

Answer 8

they are in a highly specialised role which only the best people are sorted into

Question 9

what does role allocation and meritocracy tell as about medical professionals opinions

Answer 9

we can trust them