A case study has been provided for you to use as the basis of your essay. This can be located in section three of your study materials. You can also access a copy in the “Download Assessor Guidance” section below.
Your essay will need to include the following in relation to the themes presented in the case study:
• Discuss two contrasting definitions of health and ill health.
• Explain two different models of health and ill health. For example, biomedical, sociological, holistic and personal behaviour models.
• Discuss three contrasting sociological perspectives on health.
• Explain the factors that affect how people react to ill health.
You must apply the case study to each discussion and explanation outlined above.
Relevant theory must be referenced where appropriate and a references list and bibliography provided.
The essay should be a maximum of 2,000 words in length.
AC 11.1: Identify two contrasting definitions of health and ill health
AC 21.1: Explain two models of health and ill health, taken from the following list: – Biomedical – Sociological – Holistic – Personal behaviour models
AC 31.1: Discuss contrasting sociological perspectives on health
AC 41.1: Explain factors that affect how people react to ill health
