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Chapter 15 Vocab
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Sociology
Undergraduate 1
07/27/2013

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Disease
Definition
pathology that disrupts normal body function
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Health
Definition
ability to satisfy your role
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Two Lines of Authority
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physicians who retain authority over medical matters; hospital administrators who have authority over business
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Defensive Medicine
Definition
relying on tests to evaluate a patients problem and compile a folder of evidence to show they weren't negligent in treatment and not liable
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Medicaid
Definition
federal health insurance program at the state level for poor and disabled
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HMO (Health Maintenance Organization)
Definition
insurance plan combined with a facility to deliver care
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The Sick Role
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social role that releases sick from obligations during illness
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Medicare
Definition
federal health insurance program for elderly
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Malingering
Definition
faking sick for personal or social gain
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Preventative Medicine
Definition
treatments and information that aim to prevent disease or maintain health
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