Belief, knowledge and expertise: the emergence of the lay expert in medical sociology

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The progression of lay perspectives of health and illness are traced, extent of lay expertise; and contribution of lay people toward customer-sensitive health care system is re-examined. Data generated from three different projects related to Alzheimer's disease, traumatic brain injury and rejection of vaccination by older patients, is utilized.

Science & research, Research, Evaluation, Data entry, Data collection, Social medicine

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Rationing through risk assessment in clinical genetics: all categories have wheels

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This article discusses rationing practices in cancer genetics. The author, examining a cancer genetics clinic, argues the allocation of scarce medical resources to needy patients is more than a managerial process, but based upon risk assessment which is arbitrarily defined in relation to economic, social, and political factors.

Health aspects, Social aspects, Care and treatment, Risk assessment, Genetic aspects, Cancer, Cancer patients, Cancer genetics, Health care rationing

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Inclusive intake screening: shaping medical problems into specialist-appropriate cases

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The article analyzes the process of appointment-making with medical specialists, focusing on how scheduling appointments is based on specific organizational practices and knowledge regarding physicians' specialties. Data is drawn from first contacts between clients and organizational gatekeepers.

Methods, Comparative analysis, Access control, Health services administration

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