Modern Medicine
Lay Perspectives And Experiences
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Patient Care, Health Care Delivery, Health
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781134219339 | |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | October 18, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781134219339 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | October 18, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
Do lay people view modern medicine as a fountain of hope or a font of despair? What are their experiences of modern medical care and technology, and how do their views and experiences differ across different social groups? Combining theoretical insights with a range of qualitative and ethnographic research, this volume examines lay experiences and evaluation of medicines and drugs, chronic illness and life-saving technology, and reproductive technologies. It also considers the growing popularity of complementary therapies as a potential challenge to orthodox medicine.
Do lay people view modern medicine as a fountain of hope or a font of despair? What are their experiences of modern medical care and technology, and how do their views and experiences differ across different social groups? Combining theoretical insights with a range of qualitative and ethnographic research, this volume examines lay experiences and evaluation of medicines and drugs, chronic illness and life-saving technology, and reproductive technologies. It also considers the growing popularity of complementary therapies as a potential challenge to orthodox medicine.
