What Does The Word Sick Mean

“No. I want to do it now. This semester. I can’t stand living out there anymore.”

“But, wait!” My mom exclaimed “I actually came to go get you, there is something that we have to tell you before it’s too late. I hope you’re not too sick for

When I woke up, I almost drowned by the smell hand sanitizer around me. I looked and I was surrounded by doctors. “Hello Ms. Lopez, I am Doctor Rupert,” he announced.

" Well, when we were at the E.R you started attacking the doctors so the tried to put you to sleep. But you didn't seem to be affected by the medicine," she

Maria sent the younger woman a smirk. “Well a kid like you wouldn't get it, but this whole thing sucks because we're being set up to fail.”

Amy sighed. “Dane, he’s not sick because of you. You know lots of people get sick for other causes.”

When my grandmother got sick She dismissed it as age, that it was the pain of aging, and most likely her not so nice husband, Plus she was afraid to go the doctor, she thought she would have to have surgery done, and or go to the hospital. She found out later that it was cancer. She was very worried, and my grandfather was very angry.

The sick role is the actions and attitudes that society expects from someone who is ill. Furthermore, the roles entails the actions as well as, attitudes that a person might expect from other members of society. Indeed, being ill is a form of deviance as it violates the norms of health and productivity. A vital part of the sick role is you are exempted from your regular responsibilities, however, you are now responsible for seeking medical care and to recuperate. For my artifact, I chose a pamphlet from the Student Health Center of USD. Specifically, the pamphlet addresses how to care for your cold and includes the sections: Method of Spreading, Symptoms, When to Seek Help, Self- Help Tips and Treating your URI Symptoms. The treating your symptoms

"Did not mean to suggest that, astonished is all. In bed, has been under the weather recently."

“I’m not sick,” Patrick hisses. He tries to sniffle discretely. His nose is still running, even in the heated room. It’s really starting to get on his nerves how many people have asked if he’s sick, or told

He nodded and looked at me. I can tell he's making sure that I am sick. He can tell/ You so look rough. Go home, just relax and rest alright? We need you to be your best for tomorrow's

“Alright then. Just ponder what you will decide throughout the school day. Just remember what I said.” he replied in a calm

“I know... I left my parents a note and said if they wanted me back to text me. It’s between them and me and if they ever want to see me again, they can. It’s their choice.”

"Are you sure you're fine? You weren't feeling too good a couple days ago either and I just wanted…"

“You know for a fact he’s better than you. Maybe if you spent more time being around with him you wouldn’t be doing so badly in school!”She knew our conversation had ended and made her way to the front door.