SOC 322LEC Lecture 22: Lecture 22, 4_11_2018
24 Jul 2018
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Freidson notes four characteristic features that account for their subordinate position in the practice of meeting. Usually assist physicians in their work rather than replace the skills of dx and tx. Physicians may be surprised with high involvement in nursing staff. Almost all medical care involves nurses in some capacity. Represents the largest single group of health workers. 75% work in hospitals and nursing homes. Nursing tasks occur in a system of social relationships that were historically stratified by sex. Traditionally has been from the lack of women and subordinate to the male dr. Prior to the 19th century performed by nuns largely as charitable or religious care. Occupation not held in high regard by the general public. Essential function for those dying or in hard position. 1st to be role of a more professional status. Transformation of nursing from charity care to a formal occupation was helped in large part by the efforts of florence nightingale.
