Psychology 2036A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Jargon, Soltyrei, Health Professional

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2036A/B
• Professor: Bruce Morrison

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Women seek health care more frequently but may delay longer in seeking the care. When environment is exciting or demands a great deal of attention or concentration, people are less likely to notice internal symptoms engaged in physical activity, internal symptoms are unnoticed. Chinese respondents were less likely to recommend enlisting emergency medical aid than english or punjabi. We consult our family and friends for help in interpreting the meaning of a symptom. The lay referral system informal network of non-practitioners who offer their own interpretations long before any medial treatment is sought; they give personal advice, when to seek medical attention or recommend home remedies. When a person seeks help is a function of the specific nature of the symptoms experienced as well as of the person"s social and personal needs. The patient answers questions of physician about symptoms, but the physician is responsible for determining the diagnosis and treatment.