The Interactionist Perspective (AQA A-Level Sociology): Flashcards
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Interactionist perspective focus
Interactionist perspective focus
Micro-level interactions between doctors & patients
Interactionist theoretical foundation
Interactionist theoretical foundation
Max Weber's work on professional power & status
Central concept in interactionist approach
Central concept in interactionist approach
Subjective meanings & individual experiences
Szasz & Hollender (1956) identified
Szasz & Hollender (1956) identified
Three patterns of doctor-patient interaction
Activity/passivity pattern features
Activity/passivity pattern features
Doctor complete control, patient passive, emergency situations
Guidance/co-operation pattern features
Guidance/co-operation pattern features
Patient co-operates, doctor maintains authority
Mutual participation pattern features
Mutual participation pattern features
Equality, both contribute, chronic conditions
Goffman's concept in healthcare
Goffman's concept in healthcare
Information control by medical professionals
Clinical autonomy definition
Clinical autonomy definition
Doctors can withhold info when judged appropriate
'Closing ranks' meaning
'Closing ranks' meaning
Medical professionals avoid criticising colleagues
E-scaped medicine (Nettleton 2013)
E-scaped medicine (Nettleton 2013)
ICT use in healthcare affecting doctor-patient relations
Cartwright & O'Brien (1976) class findings
Cartwright & O'Brien (1976) class findings
Middle-class 6 mins, working-class 4 mins consultations
Arber et al (2006) findings
Arber et al (2006) findings
No evidence class/ethnicity/age affect interaction quality
Labelling theory in interactionist view
Labelling theory in interactionist view
Shows power imbalances & stigmatisation effects
Main limitation of interactionist perspective
Main limitation of interactionist perspective
Overlooks broader structural factors affecting health