Sociology of Health and Medicine (SOCI 216)

Term: 2022-2023 - Spring

Faculty

Ryan P Murphy PhDShow MyInfo popup for Ryan P Murphy PhD

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Ryan P. Murphy, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Sociology

Chestnut Hill College

murphyr@chc.edu

215.248.7032

Schedule

Mon-Wed, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (1/17/2023 - 5/10/2023) Location: MAIN MH 216

Description

Introduces students to sociological analysis of health, illness, and the health professions. In this course, students will examine health and medical challenges including access to diagnosis, affordability, preventive care, and treatment that contribute to unequal health outcomes, morbidities, and mortality rates. Students will explore social structures and institutions that pattern human behavior and shape health and illness across diverse communities.