HLSC 3820U Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Edema, Lyme Disease, List Of Countries' Copyright Lengths
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Beliefs about the origins and meanings of disease, illness, and sickness vary globally. Subjective or psychological state experienced by a person who feels aware of not being well or their experience with a disease. Social construct created as a result of transactions between health care professionals and affected individuals. Stage 1 preliminary phase: individual experiences abnormal signs and symptoms. Stage 2 acknowledgement phase: signs and symptoms persist and individual acknowledges that something is wrong. Stage 3 action phase: individual seeks treatment from their care provider. Stage 4 transitional phase: clinical diagnosis is made and treatment regime is suggested. Stage 5 resolution phase: once treatment begins, focus shifts to recovery or rehab. Client notes something is wrong based upon signs and symptoms. Example: antacids to treat acid reflux or acetaminophen to treat a fever. Manifestations of illness that can be seen. Ex. bulls eye rash on extremities lyme disease, pitting edema of feet heart failure.
