[LO 0219] FEBRUARY 2019 Sub. Code: 2251
B.Sc. MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY
(New Syllabus 2014-2015)
SECOND YEAR
PAPER I MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY I
Q.P. Code: 802251
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer All Questions
I. Elaborate on: x 10 30)
1. Discuss the occupational diseases and health problems due to rapid urbanization.
2. Discuss the history and development of Medical Sociology in India.
3. Discuss the role of environment on health with regards to housing,
shelter and neighborhood
II. Write Notes on: x 5 40)
1. State the WHO definition of Health. Is it ideal? Comment on this.
2. Describe the family life cycle.
3. Define stigma and give an example in the context of health.
4. What is 'sick
5. What do you understand by the term 'Quality of
6. Explain Social Stratification with an example.
7. What are the social determinants of health?
8. Explain the importance of doctor-patient relationship with a suitable example.
III. Short Answers on: (10 x 3 30)
1. Define the terms 'handicap', 'disability' and 'rehabilitation'.
2. World Health Organization its objectives and functions.
3. List the occupational hazards faced by a health care professional.
4. Marital status and its consequence on health outcomes.
5. What is medicalization?
6. Difference between Sociology in Medicine and Sociology of Medicine.
7. Institutional care.
8. What is the role of a Non Governmental Organization in a society?
9. Mention a few taboos and myths in India related to occurrence of disease.
10. Ethnicity and health.