Exam 8: Using Health Services

The herpes disease is best characterized by the _____ model of illness.

The detection of symptoms, their interpretation, and the use of health services are heavily influenced by the _____ process.

Physicians estimate that as much as half their time is taken up by patients whose complaints are psychological rather than medical.

Physicians are more likely to dismiss legitimate medical problems as psychological disturbances among _____.

Rachel is diagnosed with Typhoid.The doctor wanted her to get admitted immediately, so he could start treatment on her.Rachel got admitted to the hospital a week back.Although, she has been diagnosed, she is still undergoing various tests.She is not yet on medication, and her condition has only been deteriorating.Rachel's case exemplifies _____ delay.

A study in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggested that physicians begin all their patient interactions using electronic mails.

Which of the following symptoms is most likely to occur just before the onset of menstruation?

The _____ model is important because it lends coherence to a person's comprehension of the illness experience.

A symptom is likely to prompt seeking treatment if:

Coherent conceptions of illness are acquired from:

Women use health care services more often because:

Medical students' disease is an example of the role of _____ in the recognition of symptoms.

Certain ethnic communities incorporate beliefs about the causes and cures of diseases that would be regarded as supernatural or superstitious by traditional medicine.This is characteristic of the _____.

Describe the four stages of delay behavior.What are the likely causes of delay?

Delay is more common among people who have regular contact with a physician.

How prevalent is the utilization of health care services for nonmedical complaints?

Robert noticed that his urine was pale pink.His first thought was about what he had eaten the previous day, and then it occurred to him that it may also be due to something unrelated to his diet.Robert's case exemplifies _____ delay.

People sometimes abuse health services by complaining about problems that are medically insignificant.

Which of the following best describes time line?

Leyon is a construction worker.He has been noticing blood whenever he passes motion and is also experiencing pain.However, he is not sure of his diagnoses and has not decided if he requires treatment.Which of the following delay behaviors is Leyon displaying?