Addressing the Value Dimension of Health Communication: A Social Science Perspective.

Arntson, Paul; Droge, David

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Publication Date: 1988

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Addressing the Value Dimension of Health Communication: A Social Science Perspective.

Arntson, Paul; Droge, David

Journal of Applied Communication Research, v16 n1 p1-15 Spr 1988

Maintains that social and political values embedded within health care delivery systems influence what is studied in health communication, and how results are used. Examines political and social functions of communication in health care delivery systems. Describes the consequences of those functions on a six-year investigation of epilepsy in the urban environment. (SR)

Descriptors: Communication Research, Epilepsy, Interpersonal Communication, Interprofessional Relationship, Medical Services, Physician Patient Relationship, Research and Development, Research Utilization, Social Science Research, Theory Practice Relationship, Urban Environment, Values

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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