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Usefulness of Sociology in Medical Practice

After reading this article, create your own medical practice scenario based on the lived experience of yourself,
a family member, or a friend. Use the article as a model.

  • Imagine a patient presenting symptoms that might actually be tied to a “stigmatizing” condition/situation.
  • Using Goffman’s concepts of enacted stigma, felt stigma, tribal stigma, and/or courtesy stigma, suggest an
    intervention that will help your patient.

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