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Selected Keyword: medical sociology

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