Someone who is frequently sick, but does nothing to get better or break the cycle of illness, complies with the sick role.

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The concept of the sick role, as defined by Talcott Parsons, includes the expectation that the sick individual seeks competent help to get better, thus actively trying to exit the sick role. Not seeking help or trying to get better contradicts the responsibilities of the sick role.

Someone Who Is Frequently Sick, but Does Nothing to Get