Which of the following is characteristic of the sick role?

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The sick role involves both the doctor and the patient performing their respective roles on a social stage. The doctor has a duty to diagnose and treat the patient, while the patient is obligated to follow the prescribed treatment plan within the limits of their physical abilities. This is characteristic of the sick role as defined by Talcott Parsons. The other options are not characteristic of the sick role as described by Parsons. Mental illness has historically been stigmatized, patients are expected to try to get well and the sick person is granted the right to be excused from social responsibilities during their illness.

Which of the Following Is Characteristic of the Sick Role