Social Factors and Health Care (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What does the clinical iceberg concept illustrate about illness in communities?
What does the clinical iceberg concept illustrate about illness in communities?
Only a small portion of illness is visible
What was the main purpose of the Equality Act (2010)?
What was the main purpose of the Equality Act (2010)?
To address discrimination in health care
Where did Christopher Lambkin conduct his research on working-class mothers' healthcare access?
Where did Christopher Lambkin conduct his research on working-class mothers' healthcare access?
Sunderland
Which attitudinal barrier affects working-class access to healthcare?
Which attitudinal barrier affects working-class access to healthcare?
Fatalistic attitudes
What gender pattern exists in doctor consultation rates?
What gender pattern exists in doctor consultation rates?
Women across all classes consult more
What is clinical iatrogenesis?
What is clinical iatrogenesis?
Harm caused by medical treatment itself
Which gender undertakes far more CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) consultations?
Which gender undertakes far more CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) consultations?
Women
What is the 'double disadvantage' faced by BME communities in accessing healthcare?
What is the 'double disadvantage' faced by BME communities in accessing healthcare?
Socio-economic plus cultural barriers
Why do language barriers significantly impact BME communities' healthcare access?
Why do language barriers significantly impact BME communities' healthcare access?
Effective communication is key to treatment
Why are elderly people often reluctant to seek medical help?
Why are elderly people often reluctant to seek medical help?
They don't want to 'bother the doctor'
What is the 'does he take sugar?' syndrome?
What is the 'does he take sugar?' syndrome?
Disabled people ignored, carers consulted
According to WHO (2015), what paradox do people with disabilities experience regarding healthcare?
According to WHO (2015), what paradox do people with disabilities experience regarding healthcare?
They seek more but have greater unmet needs
What do interactionists emphasise about illness experiences?
What do interactionists emphasise about illness experiences?
The subjective nature of illness