Symptom attributions in patients with colorectal cancer

Conclusions: Symptom attribution in patients was associated with aspects of socio-demography and with the symptom type perceived by the patient as the most important. No significant associations were found between symptom attributions and patient interval. These results have implications for general practice as symptom attributions may prompt patients to present symptoms in a certain way and thereby influence the general practitioner’s assessment of presented symptoms.
Source: BMC Family Practice - Category: Primary Care Authors: Source Type: research