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International classification of function
International Classification of Function (ICF) is akin to the International Classification of Disease (ICD) used to classify diseases and mortality, but concentrates on health and combines psychosocial as well as biological theory. The two are interrelated and complimentary.
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Release Date: 10 November 2004
Parsons' Sick Role
The concept, sources, criticisms and strengths of the sick role as developed by Talcott Parsons.
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Release Date: 29 July 2002
Social class
Understanding the concept of social class, how it is modelled and some of the healthcare problems attached
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Release Date: 13 September 2002
The Black Report and Inequalities in Health
This RLO examines the findings and implications of the Black Repor. This was a 1980 document published by the the Department of Health and Social Security in the United Kingdom, which was the report of the expert committee into health inequality chaired by Sir Douglas Black. It was demonstrated that although overall health had improved since the introduction of the welfare state, there were widespread health inequalities.
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Release Date: 29 July 2002
Close International classification of function
International Classification of Function (ICF) is akin to the International Classification of Disease (ICD) used to classify diseases and mortality, but concentrates on health and combines psychosocial as well as biological theory. The two are interrelated and complimentary.
Link to Resource: View International classification of function
Release Date: 10 November 2004
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- Sociology
- medical sociology
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Close Parsons' Sick Role
The concept, sources, criticisms and strengths of the sick role as developed by Talcott Parsons.
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Release Date: 29 July 2002
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- SHIELD
- parsons
- Sociology
- medical sociology
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Close Social class
Understanding the concept of social class, how it is modelled and some of the healthcare problems attached
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Release Date: 13 September 2002
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- Sociology
- public health
- healthcare
- class
- SHIELD
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Close The Black Report and Inequalities in Health
This RLO examines the findings and implications of the Black Repor. This was a 1980 document published by the the Department of Health and Social Security in the United Kingdom, which was the report of the expert committee into health inequality chaired by Sir Douglas Black. It was demonstrated that although overall health had improved since the introduction of the welfare state, there were widespread health inequalities.
Link to Resource: View The Black Report and Inequalities in Health
Release Date: 29 July 2002
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- inequality
- Sociology
- healthcare
- poverty
- SHIELD
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