Using sociological concepts in the study of Indian medical systems: medical system, role & profession.

ABSTRACT

Now-a-days there is renewed interest all over the world in the medical systems other than modern medicine, identified as 'alternative' or 'conplementary' medicine. Research on these medical systems of India, as well as of other Asian societies continues to thrive. In this study, efforts has been made to place these systems in a frame work using the tolls of sociology. The research undertaken encompassed more than this, private clinics and the government hospitals of these systems in Hyderabad and miscellaneous, clinics, such as bone setters also.