Sociology in healthy 2 Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is the first stage of illness behavior according to Edward Suchman (1965)?
Stage 1: Symptom experience - the person is aware of a physical or emotional symptom and recognizes a change in functioning without necessarily suspecting a specific diagnosis.
Describe Stage 2 of Suchman’s illness behavior model.
Stage 2: Assumption of the sick role - if symptoms persist and become severe, the person assumes the sick role and seeks confirmation from family and social groups to be excused from normal duties
What is the focus of Stage 3 in Suchman’s model of illness behavior?
Stage 3: The medical care contact stage - the decision to seek professional care for authoritative confirmation of their sick role, expecting a diagnosis and treatment plan.
What happens during Stage 4 of Suchman’s illness behavior model?
Stage 4: The dependent patient role stage - the decision to transfer control to the physician and to accept and follow the prescribed treatment.
What is the final stage (Stage 5) in Suchman’s model of illness behavior?
Stage 5: The recovery or rehabilitation stage - the person resumes their normal activities, often marked by symbolic rituals.
What is the medical model of health (also known as the biomedical model)?
A model that views health as the absence of disease or illness and focuses primarily on the biological and physiological aspects of health.
What are two key assumptions of the medical model of health?
Disease-focused (identifying and treating specific diseases) and emphasizes biological and physiological aspects, often neglecting social and environmental factors.
What is a strength of the medical model of health?
It is effective for acute care and has driven significant advances in medical technology and treatment options.
What is a limitation of the medical model of health?
It tends to neglect social determinants of health, can foster paternalism, and may undermine patient autonomy.
What is the social model of health (also known as the biopsychosocial model)?
A model that views health as a product of the interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors, recognizing the influence of social determinants, lifestyle, and environment.
What are two key assumptions of the social model of health?
Takes a holistic approach considering the interplay of various factors, and emphasizes the impact of social determinants on health.
What is a strength of the social model of health?
It provides a comprehensive understanding of health by acknowledging the complex interplay of factors and addresses health inequalities by recognizing the impact of social determinants.
What is a limitation of the social model of health?
It can be complex and challenging to implement in practice and requires interdisciplinary collaboration.
