Understanding What Makes a Symptom a Symptom: Subjectivity, Signs, and the Diagnostic Journey
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In a 2022 study on COVID-19, patient self-reports elicited nearly twice as many symptoms as those recorded in electronic medical records, highlighting the crucial role of personal perception. This demonstrates that what makes a symptom a symptom isn't just a biological event but also a deeply personal, subjective experience that drives the diagnostic process.