Are you a medical student or healthcare practitioner looking to improve your understanding of patients in a holistic way? Do you want to enhance your skills as a well-rounded and empathetic doctor? If so, then the newly revised second edition of “Sociology of Health and Illness: A Problem-Based Learning Approach” by Costas S. Constantinou is the book for you.

With a creative problem-based learning approach, this accessible text explores the basic principles of the sociology of health and illness. Inspired, informed, and reviewed by medical students, this edition integrates underlying principles and research findings through real-life stories. It also places sociology in the context of healthcare settings, making the topic more realistic, useful, and memorable.

Praise for the First Edition:

“A real, combined approach of behavioural, social, biomedical, and clinical sciences is paramount. [This book] is one pioneering example of such integration, bridging core sociology with medical education.”

The book has received high praise for its integration of sociology and medical education. Dikomitis, Wenning, Ghobrial, and Adams (2022) commend the book in their article published in “Societies,” stating that it provides a pioneering example of bridging core sociology with medical education. Moreover, the book has been lauded by Andrea Stockl in her foreword to the first edition, asserting that it contributes to our understanding of patients in context and teaches skills to be a better medical doctor.

Comments from medical students further emphasize the significance of this book. One student acknowledges that “ignorance is not just lack of knowledge but lack of implementing knowledge gained.” They encourage all individuals entering clinical and general work settings to read and implement the teachings of this book. Another student highlights that “this book is the key to unlocking the minds of medical students in viewing illness as not only physical and emotional but also as a social experience.” Others believe that everyone, especially medical students and practitioners, should read this book to become all-round competent and understanding doctors.

What sets this book apart is its emphasis on storytelling and real-life examples. By illustrating sociological concepts through relatable narratives, medical students can better understand the relevance of sociology in healthcare settings. This approach not only makes the topic more engaging but also helps students apply sociological principles to their future practice.

The second edition of “Sociology of Health and Illness” includes updates and enhancements based on feedback from medical students. It covers a range of essential topics while integrating theories, research, and practice. Whether you are an undergraduate medical student or a qualified healthcare practitioner, this book will be an invaluable companion throughout your studies and career.

When you order this book, you are not just getting a comprehensive guide to the sociology of health and illness. You are investing in your growth as a compassionate and well-rounded medical professional. The better you understand your patients’ illnesses and their suffering, the more effectively you can support their healing journey.

So, why wait? Order your copy of “Sociology of Health and Illness: A Problem-Based Learning Approach” today and embark on a transformative educational experience. Gain the knowledge and skills to become an empathetic and competent doctor who can truly make a difference in the lives of patients.

Product Details

• Publisher: CRC Press; January 19, 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781032188652
• ISBN: 9781000824940