Asked by Kendra Becker on Jul 02, 2024

Justin caught the flu and was urged by his employer to take a few days off to recover. However, on the third day of missing work, Justin's employer sees him at lunch with some friends. His employer approaches him and Justin suggests he's still very sick and will need a few more days to recover. Justin tells his employer he has not seen a doctor or taken any medicine. Justin is not fulfilling his duties as part of the

A) doctor-patient relationship.
B) medicalization of health.
C) social/medical interactionism.
D) sick role.

Sick Role

A sociological concept describing the expectations placed on an individual who is ill, including how to behave and how they are supposed to be treated by others.

Employer

An individual or entity that hires and pays people to perform jobs or services.

Flu

An infectious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, characterized by symptoms like fever, cough, and aches.

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