History Of Disease Flashcards
1
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Prepathogensis
A
No disease
2
Q
Pathogenesis
A
Have the disease. Includes development and progression of a disease
3
Q
What is the iceberg metaphor?
A
What is visible or apparent on the surface (tip of iceberg) and other factors remain hidden beneath the surface (underwater)
4
Q
Example of iceberg metaphor
A
Visible portion may represent symptoms that patient presents such as injuries. However, underlying causes, like social determinants of health, lifestyle factors, may remain hidden beneath the surface
