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Medical Sociology Event with Deborah Lupton (University of York, 16 January 2015)

posted on January 5, 2025

Research Summary: Medical Sociology Conference Event

Event Type: Academic Conference and Keynote Presentation
Primary Topic: Digital health data and critical sociological perspectives on contemporary medical practice
Keynote Speaker: Deborah Lupton, University of Canberra, Australia
Presentation Themes: Paediatric deep brain stimulation, dementia care and privacy boundaries, healthcare decision-making in labour
Date & Location: 16 January 2015, University of York, UK
Target Audience: Researchers, academics, postgraduate students, and individuals interested in health and illness sociology
Attendance Cost: £10–£20 depending on membership status; lunch and refreshments provided
Disciplinary Focus: Medical sociology examined through qualitative, conversation analytic, and critical digital health methodologies

British Sociological Association Yorkshire MedSoc Group Event
Friday 16th January 2015: 12:00 – 4.30pm
University of York, Tree House, Berrick Saul Building BS/104

Keynote: Deborah Lupton, Canberra University, Australia: “Digital health data, big and small: some critical sociological reflections’”

Presentations: John Gardner, University of York, UK, “The broad clinical gaze in paediatric deep brain stimulation”; Chrissy Buse, University of Leeds, UK, “Looking out of place: clothing and the boundaries of ‘home’ and privacy in dementia care”; Clare Jackson, University of York, UK “Healthcare professionals initiating decisions in labour: A pilot conversation analytic study of data from One Born Every Minute.”

The meeting is open to researchers, academics and postgraduate students. We also welcome anyone who has an interest in the sociology of health and illness.

Cost of attendance: Lunch and refreshments will be provided. To cover our costs and to help with future meetings the following charges will apply: £15 for BSA Members, £20 for Non-members, £10 for BSA Concessionary members, and £15 for Non-member students.

Registration is here

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