• JAMA · Mar 1981

    An informal appraisal of the current status of 'medical sociology'.

    • R G Petersdorf and A R Feinstein.
    • JAMA. 1981 Mar 6; 245 (9): 943-50.

    AbstractChairpersons of departments of medicine, pediatrics, and family medicine were sent a questionnaire to determine their experience with, and attitude toward, medical sociology. The results showed that between 40% and 50% of medical students are taught medical sociology during their preclinical years, usually by several departments. Formal instruction was far less common during clinical clerkships and house staff training, although topics dealing with medical sociology were occasionally the subject of grand rounds. The commitment to teaching medical sociology was greatest in departments of family medicine, and least in departments of medicine, with departments of pediatrics occupying an intermediate position. A similar gradient was evident in commitment of departmental resources and enthusiasm for the subject. In general, departments of medicine held a negative attitude toward medical sociology, while departments of family medicine thought the subject was important and worthwhile.

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