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Do the four characteristics of the “sick role” apply to persons who have high cholesterol but no known evidence of heart disease? Do they apply to persons who learn that they have a gene that carries with it a high chance of developing breast cancer? Explain your answer. Must be at least 200 word count. No plagiarism. Please refer to the textbook below under requirements. Thanks
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Running Head: MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY
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Medical Sociology
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Institution
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MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY
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Sick role is a phrase that refers to sickness and rights and privileges of those who are
affected (Weitz, 2013). It is the accepted behavior and obligation that one is required to exhibit
when suffering from an illness or is sick disabled. The sick role has four major principal
characteristics. The ailing person is excused from performing his usual roles in the community.
When one is freed from ...
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