A concise introduction to key sociological concepts, perspectives and research evidence pertaining to health, illness and professional practice. Students of pharmacy are required to understand the social context of health, illness and professional practice and this text provides a grounding in these topics
Providing a concise introduction to key sociological concepts, perspectives and research evidence, Sociology for Pharmacists covers issues in health, illness and professional practice. The book is timely given that pharmacists are encouraged to broaden their day-to-day practice, so that they become more involved with advising clients, managing medicines, and supporting the promotion of health. The text covers sociological concepts and perspectives, contemporary developments in pharmacy practice and professional status, the influence of gender ethnicity, and social class on disease, the pharmacists' role in health promotion and in ensuring appropriate medicine usage, and more.
"?it throws a much needed light on its core topic of sociology, explaining the relevance of sociological studies to the practice of pharmacy?done in a readable and readily assimilable form"
- The Pharmaceutical Journal
