Sociology for Pharmacists - An Introduction

Providing a concise introduction to key sociological concepts, perspectives and research evidence, Sociology for Pharmacists covers issues in health, illness and professional practice. The book is timely given that pharmacists are encouraged to broaden their day-to-day practice, so that they become more involved with advising clients, managing medicines, and supporting the promotion of health. The text covers sociological concepts and perspectives, contemporary developments in pharmacy practice and professional status, the influence of gender ethnicity, and social class on disease, the pharmacists' role in health promotion and in ensuring appropriate medicine usage, and more.

List of contents

Sociology: An Introduction. Contemporary Practice of Pharmacy. Health and Illness - Understanding the Public's Perspective. Seeking Help and Consulting Health Professionals. Social Factors and Health. Social Inequalities and Health. The Occupational Status of Pharmacy. Maintaining and Promoting Health. Social Research Methods.

About the author

Kevin M. G. Taylor, Sarah Nettleton, Geoffrey Harding

Summary

A concise introduction to key sociological concepts, perspectives and research evidence pertaining to health, illness and professional practice. Students of pharmacy are required to understand the social context of health, illness and professional practice and this text provides a grounding in these topics

Product details

• Authors: Geoffrey Harding, Sarah Nettleton, Nettleton Sarah, Kevin Taylor, Kevin M. G. Taylor, Taylor Kevin M. G.
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.08.2003
• EAN: 9780415274876
• ISBN: 978-0-415-27487-6
• No. of pages: 208
• Weight: 526 g
• Illustrations: Tabellen, schwarz-weiss
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Pharmacy; MEDICAL / Pharmacy, MEDICAL / Health Care Delivery, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, Biology, life sciences, Pharmaceutical technology, Pharmacy / dispensing, Pharmaceutical chemistry and technology