Question

1. Discuss the evolution of the hospital as a social institution. 2. Compare and contrast the hospital patient sick role to Talcott Parson's sick role.

Answer 1

Answer: Hospitals are the major part of our system. Hospital plays major role in uplifting the health of population. Hospital as a social institution as it focus on the community health, welfare of people as well as it also contributes in the advancement of civilization. Hospital as a social institution mainly focus on elevating the health of community. Hospital aim to provide quality of care to the patients.

The hospital patient sick role as patient due to his illness unable to live proper life. There is always dependency on care givers. Patient needs better care to recover soo from their illness or disease. It is important to look after patients.

According to the Talcott Parson's sick role, patient have their different pattern of illness. Parson considered the patient as a deviance form. Talcott considered patient to be handled by the medical professionals.