Medical Sociology

Some people reject conventional medical treatment and choose alternative medicine when diagnosed with cancer, even when there is evidence that forgoing conventional treatment increases risk of death. Based on the readings for the unit, suggest 2 reasons why this happens.
Patients are becoming more active in multiple medical processes. Do you think this has mostly positive or negative consequences?
Some people see health care as a right that needs to be granted by the government, while other people believe health is a matter of individual responsibility. Who do you agree with the most, and why?