Social Theorist Talcott Parsons Argued in Support of the Medical

question 4

Multiple Choice

Social theorist Talcott Parsons argued in support of the medical practice that placed physicians __________.

• A) in a position of authority over the patient
• B) as subordinates to the patient to allow more control over treatment
• C) as lab technicians running tests to treat patients
• D) in a position of authority over nurses who then tended to all patient needs

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