Episode
62: The Medicalization of Society
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2023-03-07
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What defines disease? How do we distinguish between natural conditions and illness? This episode examines Peter Conrad's groundbreaking analysis of medicalization—the process by which non-medical problems become defined and treated medically. Explore how society's relat Read more…What defines disease? How do we distinguish between natural conditions and illness? This episode examines Peter Conrad's groundbreaking analysis of medicalization—the process by which non-medical problems become defined and treated medically. Explore how society's relationship with health has evolved, the consequences of pathologizing normal human experiences, and the implications for medicine and culture. A thought-provoking discussion on health, identity, and the boundaries of medical authority. Close