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Course: Introduction to Medical Sociology
Venue: Department of Social Medicine, University of Bristol
Duration: two days
Dates: June 10th & 11th 2004
Cost: £300 (cheques payable to University of Bristol please)
Tutors include: Michael Calnan (course organiser), Mary Shaw (course
organiser), Mildred Blaxter, Helen Lambert, Lucy Biddle, Alison Shaw
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The course aims to give an overview of current research in the
sub-discipline of medical sociology, by focusing on key topics. Through
this, contemporary sociological theories, concepts and methods that are
being applied to understanding medicine, health and illness are covered,
and contrasted to traditional, classic approaches. The course aims to show
what medical sociology has to offer by highlighting current concerns and
contributions.
No prior knowledge of medical sociology is required for this course. It is
primarily aimed at health care professionals who would benefit from an
overview of contemporary medical sociology, in terms of what it is, what it
covers, and what it has to offer. The course will also be of relevance to
health services researchers and public health specialists who wish to
explore sociological approaches to health and health care.
Topics to be covered include: the origins and development of medical
sociology; theoretical perspectives; the social construction of health,
illness and medical knowledge; the social production of health inequalities
(e.g. gender, socio-economic position, ethnicity); being ill, seeking and
getting help; professionalism, consumerism and challenges to orthodox
medicine, including the development of complementary medicine; contemporary
themes will include risk and health, social capital and social
fragmentation, sociology of consumption and sociology of the body.
Teaching time will make up a total of ten hours. The course uses
presentations and informal small group work. The emphasis throughout will
be on interactive learning through discussion and participation and
questions are welcomed. Some of the practical work will use short readings
provided during the course.
All the short courses at the Department of Social Medicine are CPD/CME
approved and are awaiting PGEA approval. Further information about this and
other courses at the Department of Social Medicine can be found at
www.epi.bris.ac.uk/shortc/shortc/htm. or from [log in to unmask]
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JP Dunton, Social Medicine
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For details of all the short courses, visit
www.epi.bris.ac.uk/shortc/shortc.htm
Please note that if you cancel less than two weeks before the start of a
course, YOU WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL FEE. Those entitled to a free place
will be charged a penalty fee of £30
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