Sick role

Introduction: Sick role

Description of Sick role

Sick role: Behavior patterns consistent with those expected of an individual functioning in a state of ill health.
Source: MeSH 2007

Sick role: Related Topics

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Terms Similar to Sick role:

• Illness Behavior

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Sick role

• Role

Source - MeSH 2007

Hierarchical classifications of Sick role

The following list attempts to classify Sick role into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
  • Psychology, Social
    • Group Processes
      • Role
        • Sick Role

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