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Terms in this set (31)Good health is historically and socially contingent. Defined by the World Health Organization, health is "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." What is good health? health and illness are shaped by social factors What do health and illness have in common? preventive medicine type of healthcare that aims to avoid or forestall the onset of disease by taking preventive measures, often including lifestyle changes acute disease Diseases that have a sudden onset, may be briefly incapacitating, and are either curable or fatal acute disease Sid feels horrible. He goes to his doctor, who tells Sid he's got a bad cold and he should be feeling better soon. How would Sid's illness be classified? acute diseases _______________ come on suddenly and are often contagious. chronic/acute Whereas the top causes of death in the United States are ________________, those in the developing world are continually affected by the threat of _______________. chronic disease Diseases that develop over a longer period of time and may not be detected until symptoms occur later in their progression chronic disease In the 1990s legal researcher Erin Brockovich helped win a lawsuit against Pacific Gas and Electric Company because they had been poisoning the water in the small town of Hinkley, California for 30 years. Toxic Chromium 6 leached into the water system and sickened many Hinkley residents with ailments like liver damage and cancer. How would the illnesses of the Hinkley residents be classified? palliative care Type of health care that focuses on symptom and pain relief and providing a supportive environment for critically ill or dying patients, rather than fighting the illness or disease palliative care When we focus on making a person comfortable at the end of life, we are practicing ______________. epidemic Occurs when a significantly higher number of cases of a particular disease occur during a particular time period than might otherwise be expected pandemic Occurs when a significantly higher number of cases of a disease also spreads through an especially large geographical region spanning many countries or even continents pandemic When an epidemic spreads across national borders, continents, or around the world, it is referred to as a _____________________. concentrated epidemic When a particular disease is concentrated in and transmitted by a specific population within a confined geographic locale, this is referred to as a(n) epidemiologists
gather and analyze data on particular illnesses, how, where and to whom they are spread, as well as how to stop their spread. climate change More recently, epidemiologists are studying the role of ______________ in the spread of diseases globally. 1. Lyme disease
Epidemiologists predict that __________ rates may dramatically increase when vector organisms and animals enter new ecosystems due to global climate change entomology the branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects vector organisms Animals like mosquitoes, ticks, and birds that carry and spread pathogens (germs or other infectious agents) in a given area gender and health Health is one place where gender inequality tends to benefit women over men, as women are generally healthier and enjoy a longer life expectancy despite having a lower social economic status than men Yes, because organizations like the American Medical Association set policy and shape definitions of health and illness throughout the nation. Is medicine in the U.S. a social institution? studies on doctor-patient relations Studies show that while we may think that doctors automatically have more status (and hence more power) than patients, this actually has to be established in the interaction - it is not an inevitable feature o medical settings. Another study says that while you might think that what constitutes good or bad medical news is pretty obvious, doctors and patients do not always agree on whether a particular diagnosis is pleasant or unpleasant, trivial or serious. cultural competence A term used to describe the concept of acknowledging and incorporating a patient's cultural background as part of the treatment process; the recognition that patients' beliefs shape their approach to health care bioethics The study of controversial moral or ethical issues related to scientific and medical advancements bioethics What does one call the study of controversial, moral or ethical issues related to scientific and medical advancements? Millions of people are condemned to suffering and early death even though proven medical treatments exists. AIDS is a direct reflection of healthcare and the conflict theory. What is the social meaning of aids? Solutions to problems of disease 1. curative or crisis medicine vector organisms More recently, epidemiologists are studying the role of temperature increases in the spread of diseases globally. Specifically they have found that increases in temperature can also increase pathogen-carrying agents called: safe sex fatigue Research on HIV by Rowniak (2009) found that a social transformation has taken place since the inception of improved treatments for AIDS that make it more of a manageable disease than an imminent killer. Specifically, the research found that the response to this "less than a death sentence" diagnosis has caused what some researchers refer to as _______________ that can lead to a rise in infection rates preventive medicine Kea tries to take good care of herself. She works out regularly, gets plenty of rest and eats well. Her approach to health is more closely aligned with: Sets with similar termsSociology - Real World - Ch 1420 terms killwirth Sociology Vocab. Ch 1420 terms jimmy_z Chapter 14 SOCIOLOGY24 terms lisa6394 SOC 200 Chapter 1421 terms Branson_Rose Sets found in the same folderSociology Exam 2: Chapter 13- Leisure and Media103 terms courtneyloreleijost SOC 101 Ch. 220 terms prwilkinson Sociology Quiz 122 terms Diana_M2 Pharmacology and Anesthesia163 terms Blaketdruey Other Quizlet setsIntroduction to Medicinal Chemistry47 terms sarahdid0724 Chapter Five: The Great Gatsby Questions22 terms chyanne_alysse Nuclear Chemistry - Test Review21 terms LUCAS_CRUZ36 Related questionsQUESTION Virtually none of the commercially available EHR systems available in today's market or the custom-designed systems at large academic institutions can easily exchange patients' health information with care providers outside of their institutions. 5 answers QUESTION STUDYING AND UNDERSTANDING HEALTH COMMUNICATION IS IMPORTANT FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS. ONE OF THOSE IS THAT EFFECTIVE HEALTH COMMUNICATION CAN HAVE A POSITIVE EFFECT ON HEALTH BEHAVIOR.•A. True•B. False 2 answers QUESTION Which type of health care facility has several surgical suites and a delivery room in addition to an outpatient or same-day surgical unit? 11 answers QUESTION Discuss what a medical assitant should do if he or she notices that another co worker in the practice has performed a sterile procedure, with no previous training. 11 answers What type of care does provides care comfort and support for persons with chronic and life threatening illnesses and their families?Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients (adults and children) and their families who are facing problems associated with life-threatening illness.
What is the term for comfort care?It is important to know that Comfort Care is also known as Palliative Care. The goal for Hospice Care and Comfort Care is to alleviate pain and provide symptom relief.
What is the meaning of end of life care?End-of-life care includes physical, emotional, social, and spiritual support for patients and their families. The goal of end-of-life care is to control pain and other symptoms so the patient can be as comfortable as possible. End-of-life care may include palliative care, supportive care, and hospice care.
What type of care that focuses on comfort and pain relief is called?Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness.
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