Sociology Flashcards
1
Q
What is prognosis?
A
The prediction of the future course of a disease, usually from it’s onset.
2
Q
Why use of prognosis?
A
Tell patient/Family
Prognosis might guide treatment
For comparing performance of different centres
3
Q
Difference in sex and gender?
A
Sex is the Biological and physiological characteristics that define men and women
Gender is the socially roles that society considers normal.
4
Q
Reasons for women living longer than men?
A
Lifestyle: smoking/substance abuse
Risky behaviour: Aggressiveness and Competitiveness
Impaired social networks, less likely to notice symptoms.
