Unit 11
Social factors in health and social care
An academic report by Pietra Afoakwa
Table of contents
Title page
Introduction
Research methodology
Sociological factors influencing the relationship between
patients and health professionals.
The role of social motivation factors in health and ill health
The role of social support networks in relation to a chosen
aspect of healthcare
Lack of support networks impacts on health.
Conclusion and recommendation
References and bibliography list
, Introduction
This academic report investigates the key social issues that influences
health and social care with focus on the delivery of pro-active care to
vulnerable adults with the reference to the care of dementia patients.
Research terminology
Information provided in this research report is conducted through
website in relation to health and social care including study material
provided through learndirect (e.pearl.co.uk) and other video content
uploaded on YouTube.
The sociological factors influencing the relationship between patients
and health professionals.
There are certain social issues that influence how patients and
healthcare practitioners communicate. These structure
characteristics often have significant influences on vulnerable
patients. The imbalances of rights and obligations between patients
and doctors can be clearly seen with clear imbalances. According to
Parson’s model, the ill person can be given or afforded two rights.
These rights include the sick person being exempt from performing
tasks or regular duties such as going to work and that an illness is
seen and believed to be beyond the control of the sick patient. In
contrast, doctors have many more rights, such as considerable
anatomy, reputation, status, and the right to examine patients and
their illnesses physically.
Therefore, doctors and patients should abide by the rights and
obligations attached to their respective roles to keep entry into the
sick role effectively and well monitored.
BMJ, (n.d) states, “Poor knowledge places patients at risk of
complications that might otherwise easily be managed or dealt with
by appropriate early interventions.” This means patients’ needs
better quality treatment as their knowledge is never needful or used
with their needs been fully considered.
This suggests that patients may feel uncomfortable in voicing out
their concerns to the health professionals because they may not
Social factors in health and social care
An academic report by Pietra Afoakwa
Table of contents
Title page
Introduction
Research methodology
Sociological factors influencing the relationship between
patients and health professionals.
The role of social motivation factors in health and ill health
The role of social support networks in relation to a chosen
aspect of healthcare
Lack of support networks impacts on health.
Conclusion and recommendation
References and bibliography list
, Introduction
This academic report investigates the key social issues that influences
health and social care with focus on the delivery of pro-active care to
vulnerable adults with the reference to the care of dementia patients.
Research terminology
Information provided in this research report is conducted through
website in relation to health and social care including study material
provided through learndirect (e.pearl.co.uk) and other video content
uploaded on YouTube.
The sociological factors influencing the relationship between patients
and health professionals.
There are certain social issues that influence how patients and
healthcare practitioners communicate. These structure
characteristics often have significant influences on vulnerable
patients. The imbalances of rights and obligations between patients
and doctors can be clearly seen with clear imbalances. According to
Parson’s model, the ill person can be given or afforded two rights.
These rights include the sick person being exempt from performing
tasks or regular duties such as going to work and that an illness is
seen and believed to be beyond the control of the sick patient. In
contrast, doctors have many more rights, such as considerable
anatomy, reputation, status, and the right to examine patients and
their illnesses physically.
Therefore, doctors and patients should abide by the rights and
obligations attached to their respective roles to keep entry into the
sick role effectively and well monitored.
BMJ, (n.d) states, “Poor knowledge places patients at risk of
complications that might otherwise easily be managed or dealt with
by appropriate early interventions.” This means patients’ needs
better quality treatment as their knowledge is never needful or used
with their needs been fully considered.
This suggests that patients may feel uncomfortable in voicing out
their concerns to the health professionals because they may not
