1. Models for Health and Wellness HW215
Unit 1
History & Sociology of Medicine
Term: 1003C
J. Ernest Aguilar, M.Div., Ph.D.
Kaplan University
School of Health Sciences

2. Agenda Welcome and Housekeeping Word Association
Discussion / Seminar Questions
Question and Answer
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3. Housekeeping Introduction Syllabus Announcements e-Textbook
C. Holtz (2008), Global health care: Issues and Policies
Discussion Board
Seminar
Projects
Plagiarism
Grades

4. Housekeeping PLAGIARISM POLICY
(published in the Kaplan University Catalog/addendum; revised February 2008.)
Kaplan University considers academic honesty to be one of its highest values. Students are expected to be the sole authors of their work. Use of another person’s work or ideas must be accompanied by specific citations and references. Though not a comprehensive or exhaustive list, the following are some examples of dishonesty or unethical and unprofessional behavior:
Kaplan University subscribes to a third-party plagiarism detection service, and reserves the right to check all student work to verify that it meets the guidelines of this policy.
Academic dishonesty is a serious offense and may result in the following sanctions:
1st offense: Failure of the assignment in which the action occurred.
2nd offense: Failure of the class in which the action occurred.
3rd offense: Expulsion or permanent dismissal from the University.

5. Housekeeping Grades Late Penalties
Final course grades are based on a total possible score of 1000 points
No “extra credit”
Late Penalties
No work will be accepted after the due date unless there are “clear and compelling extenuating circumstances”
Documentation will be required
No work will be accepted after the course closes

6. Housekeeping Grading Rubrics
Descriptions for each grade range are clearly defined in the syllabus
For example:
90-100% on Unit Projects
-Focuses clearly on the assignment.
-Well organized.
-Shows original and critical thought.
-Answers all questions with clarity, thought and substance, using references and examples as appropriate.
-The writing style is appropriate to the assignment, interesting to read, accurate (no far-fetched, unsupported comments), precise (say what you mean), and concise (not wordy).
-Contains very few if any spelling, grammatical, or other errors.

7. Housekeeping Communication Gradebook E-mail: jaguilar@kaplan.edu
Telephone Conferences (as needed)

8. Seminar Focus
“History plays an important role in defining our understanding of health and wellness.”
(Kaplan, 2007)
Within that history, “The study of the evolution of sociology of scientific medical knowledge … the social context of health practices, and one’s own perception is important to understanding health and wellness.”

9. Word Association
To get us started, let’s spend a few minutes on word association. This is an opportunity for us to share our understanding of the key concepts for each unit. In your own words, how would you define the following important terms?

10. Word Association
Wellness

11. Word Association
Sick

12. Word Association
Health

13. World Health Organization
Word Association
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
World Health Organization
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14. Word Association
Social Anthropology

15. Word Association Social Anthropology
The discipline related to theoretical study of change and conflict in the wider society. This discipline traditionally examined only non-Western societies but has expanded to include a broad range of cultures and societies globally.
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16. Word Association
Behavior

17. Word Association Behavior
Refers to a set of actions such as thinking, feeling, acting between an organism (such as human) and the environment. The environment refers to the social context of setting in which behavior is expressed.

18. Word Association
Historical

19. Word Association Historical
A term meaning examining events related to history. For example, by examining events related to health, healing, and wellness from 25, 50, or even thousands years, one gains a better understanding of how ideas, practices and concepts have changed over time.

20. Word Association
Pathology

21. Word Association Pathology
A term meaning the study or the origins of disease by examining bodily fluids, cells, tissues, and organs.

22. Word Association
Practice

23. Word Association Practice
In a social context means demonstrating a repetitive activity within a given population. Over time, that repetition becomes the standard or operational norm for that population.

24. Word Association
Scientific Medicine

25. Word Association Scientific Medicine
Also known as ‘evidenced-based medicine’ which states that in order to assess the benefits of applying healing practices there must be a standard by which to assess the efficacy of those practices. If the practices applied result in consistent, positive outcomes over time, those become ‘practice standards.’ Scientific medicine uses empirical or scientific studies, data, and information in the application of treatment for disease.

26. Word Association
Sociology

27. Word Association Sociology
A term meaning the study of the origin, structure, and behavior of individuals and groups in a given structure.

28. Seminar Focus
“History plays an important role in defining our understanding of health and wellness.”
(Kaplan, 2007)
Within that history, “The study of the evolution of sociology of scientific medical knowledge … the social context of health practices, and one’s own perception is important to understanding health and wellness.”

29. Seminar Question 1
What is the anatomical concept of disease?

30. Seminar Question 2
What is the historical significance of the germ theory?

31. Seminar Question 3
What is the humoral theory of disease?

32. Unit 1 Project Project : Unit 1 Project
Write a 2-3 page paper and briefly describe and compare the following: the humoral concept of disease, the anatomical theory of disease and the germ theory. How does each differ from the other? What is the historical significance of each on today’s understanding of health and wellness.
A sample outline for your paper is provided in the syllabus.
Save and submit your project in Word document.
Due: Tuesday, August 3, at 11:59 pm

33. Questions & Answers Questions? Other questions:
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