What is Health

Question 1

What is health [2]

Answer 1

A state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease

Question 2

What determines differences in health [5]

Answer 2

Age
Professionals - absence of illness
Social class - functional / coping / take care of others
Gender
Culture - different perception of illness

Question 3

How does age affect your view on health [2]

Answer 3

Older focus on functional ability

Younger = strength and fitness

Question 4

How does gender affect your view on health [5]

Answer 4

Women view health in a more multi-functional and social aspect
Women contact GP more
Differences in symptom perception 
Different exposure/risks 
Education and career

Question 5

Why do people seek medical advice [4]

Answer 5

Pressure from others
Visible symptoms
Symptoms signifying serious disease
Symptoms which interfere with functioning

Question 6

Describe the gate keeper role of the GP [5]

Answer 6

Appropriate referral and use of resources - decide which patients go to secondary care
Limit exposure to dangerous investigation
Provide patient education
Coordinate patient care
Well trusted to act as patient advocate