What part does reification play in the process of medical consultation?

To answer this question, it must be realised that there are several parts to it that need to be understood. There appears to be little or no literature available on the specific question, however, by understanding the term 'reification' and then applying it to the medical consultation and process, I will answer the question. In this essay I will clarify the essence of the meaning of the term 'reification', give a brief historical outline of …

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