Talcott Parsons Believed Physicians Function as ________ for the Sick

question 46

Multiple Choice

Talcott Parsons believed physicians function as ________ for the sick role by verifying a patient's condition as illness or designating the patient as recovered.

• A)functionalists
• B)gatekeepers
• C)negotiators
• D)ambassadors

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Definitions:

Flatworm

A group of simple invertebrates known for their flat bodies, including both free-living and parasitic species like tapeworms.

Planaria

A genus of flatworms, which are often used in scientific studies due to their remarkable regenerative abilities.

Deuterostomes

A classification of animals that includes humans, characterized by the development of the anus from the first opening in the embryo.

Embryonic Development

In humans, the first 2 months of development following fertilization, during which the major organs are formed.