The third criticism of Parsons sick role model is that is based upon on one-on-one interaction between the patient and the physician (Cockerham, 2003:181). This type of interaction is common because the entire helping process take place in the physician’s office, where Parson’s version of the sick role is conceptualized. In this setting, the physician is the one with total control, the patient tend to be a passive participant during the helping process (Cockerham, 2003:181). The patient-physician relationship tends to vary based on the context in which the helping process takes place (Cockerham, 2003:181). If the helping process takes place at the hospital, the helping process will include the physician, other members or staff and the patient