Explain the Difference Between Signs and Symptoms and Provide Examples

question 39

Essay

Explain the difference between signs and symptoms and provide examples.

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Definitions:

Psychiatric Syndrome

A set of symptoms and behaviors that are indicative of a particular mental health condition, diagnosed by a medical professional.

Elderly

A term referring to individuals who are of an older age, typically those who are past the middle age and often considered senior citizens or older adults.

General Hospitals

Medical facilities that provide a wide range of healthcare services to individuals with various health conditions, not specialized in one particular area.

Mortality Rate

A measure of the number of deaths (in general, or due to a specific cause) in a particular population, scaled to the size of that population, per unit of time.