When the Medical Assistant Asks the Patient About the Duration

question 47

True/False

When the medical assistant asks the patient about the duration of the symptoms, the question refers to the length of time the patient has had the symptoms.

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Definitions:

Old Age

A stage in the human lifecycle characterized by the advanced years of life, often defined as the period after retirement or those over the age of 65.

Sex and Gender

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Biologically Determined

Traits, characteristics, or behaviors that are influenced or controlled by genetic factors.

Culturally Determined

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