Symptoms, Signs And Diagnosis. (Illnesses) Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What is a symptom?
A
Subjective changes in the body functions that an observer cannot see.
2
Q
What is a sign?
A
Objective changes that an observer can see/measure
3
Q
What is a diagnosis?
A
The identification of a disease/illness based on a scientific evaluation