SOC222 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Penicillin, Eclecticism, Correlation Does Not Imply Causation
15 Oct 2018
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The mechanical model male doctors used allowed for the term localized pathology, so doctors would specialize on different parts of the body which we still use today. The mechanical model encouraged the meccanization of health care. New medical technology was invented which revolutionized health care. In the 17th century for example the invention of the microscope. Allowing people to see microorganisms and develop germ theory in the 19th century. See that germs and organisms are what cause disease. There have been all kinds of medical breakthroughs. These new technologies have greatly increased health care. However, this is a model that has its critiques. They said yes, its good to focus on models but the localized approach needs to be complimented by a holistic approach. Look at the person and their health as a whole. This is where we see the difference between male and female medicine.
