Health Seeking and Illness Behaviour Flashcards
1
Q
When was the NHS Established?
A
1948
2
Q
Describe “Symptom Iceberg”
A
The phenomenon that most ailments are in fact not treated by doctors in a clinical setting but rather by lay people of the community
3
Q
What is “Illness Behaviour”
A
The ways in which symptoms are differentially perceived, evaluated and acted upon
4
Q
What is “Medical Pluralism”
A
Co-existence with a society of different medical traditions and systems i.e. acupuncture, herbalism etc.
5
Q
Give 5 examples of Lay referral sources
A
Friends Family Pharmacist Alternative therapists NHS Direct
6
Q
Give five triggers for people to finally visit a doctor
A
- Interference with work / physical activity
- Interference with social relations
- Interpersonal crises
- Putting a time limit on symptoms
- Sanctioning
7
Q
Give examples of barriers to seeking help
A
- Provision / availability of health services
- Attitudes of staff
- Car ownership
- Transport costs / availability
- Geographical distance
- Time and effort
- Childcare
- Loss of earnings
- Previous bad experiences
- Long waiting times
- Inverse Care Law
8
Q
What is the Inverse Care Law?
A
The availability of good medical or social care tends to vary inversely with the need of the population served
