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Kleinman’s Healthcare Systems and Interactions
Kleinman A, Eisenberg L, Good B. Culture, illness, and care: clinical lessons from anthropologic and cross-cultural research.
Encourage learners to read the article by Kleinman A, Eisenberg L, Good B, especially page 252, which discusses the differences between the concepts of disease, illness, and sickness. After reading this section, consider the following:
Reflect on the Kleinman’s healthcare systems discussed in the course. How are these concepts of disease, illness, and sickness influenced by the healthcare system? How do they interact?
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