Sick Role

Set of expectations that exempt persons from responsibility for their illness and exempt them from usual responsibilities.

Year introduced: 1971

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Tree Number(s): F01.829.316.616.751

MeSH Unique ID: D012803

Entry Terms:

• Role, Sick
• Roles, Sick
• Sick Roles

Previous Indexing:

• Role (1969-1970)

See Also:

• Illness Behavior

All MeSH Categories
Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Psychology, Social
Group Processes
Role
Sick Role