Sociology as applied to medicine Book

An introduction to medical sociology for medical students, health professionals of all kinds and sociology students. A concise and jargon-free introduction to medical sociology - accessible and readable for medical students with little time to devote to this subject. Practical emphasis on essential social issues: the doctor-patient relationship, social class, ethnic minority groups, organization of health services. Attractive two colour page design with boxed summaries coverage of ongoing changes and crises in National Health Service discussion of different methods of healthcare funding. updating throughout new page design with larger typeface