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Flashcards in Lay Beliefs About Health And Illness Deck (3)
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1
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What is the symptom/illness iceberg?

A

It is an analogy used to describe the fact that most symptoms experienced never get to a doctor (about 12% do)

2
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What is the lay referral system?

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The chain of advice-seeking contact which the sick would make with other lay people prior to (or instead of) seeking help from health care professionals

3
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Why is lay referral important?

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  • it can be a reason why people might have delayed in seeking help
  • it determines how, why and when people consult a doctor
  • it effects your role as a doctor in their health
  • it effects how they use health services and medication
  • it can be the reason for using alternative to medicines