Weitz Discussion post
Quote Weit book 3 times. ( i have book access if you need it.)
Prompt 2:
You have been appointed to an American Medical Association committee on reforming medical education. What would be your top three goals for reforming medical education? Why? What policies would you want to implement to achieve those goals? Why?
Until recently, doctors overwhelmingly were white, male, and middle- or upper-class. How has this affected medical dominance over other occupations? How has it affected the treatment of patients who are not white, male, or affluent? How might this be changing?
Prompt 3:
Give an example of how medical technology shapes society, and of how society shapes medical technology.
Why should sociologists concern themselves with bioethical issues? Why should bioethicists study sociology?
Prompt 4:
How does the profit motive affect the experiences of hospital patients and nursing home residents?
Imagine that you are the primary caregiver for a family member with a chronic condition. What would your day look like? Your week or your month? What are the benefits of being able to care for someone at home? What hardships might you face, and how might you do so?
