Question

Melinda is a woman with advanced diabetes who no longer works or performs household tasks for her family. Her husband and children work to support the household and care for her. She won’t take insulin and won’t change her diet because she says she is too sick. Using Talcott Parson’s role theory, we can see that Melinda is:_____________.

Answer 1

Melinda is living out part of the sick role, but failing to meet her obligation to comply with doctor's orders

Step-by-step explanation:

Talcott Parsons is an american sociologist who propagated the Sick Role Theory which explains the privileges of sick individuals. Parson describes the right of a sick individual to be excused from normal activities, however, that individual has the responsibility of making sure he or she does all that is needed and recommended to get healthy.

Melinda has obviously been exempted from normal duties due to her diabetes, however she is not taking any responsibility to get well. she has refused to abide by doctors prescription.