Illness Identity

Authors

Amy Lachewitz, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

2-21-2019

Comments

Presentation: 41:48

Abstract

Learning Objectives

• To think about your own identity and how illness or wellness fit in
• To understand the four illness identity constructs
• To be familiar with the illness identity questionnaire
• To consider how illness identity can influence patient behavior

Roadmap I. Activity II. Definitions A. Identity B. Illness identity C. Illness perception III. Examples A. Diabetes B. Congenital Heart Disease C. Epilepsy D. Deafness, Disability E. "Survivors" of illness F. Transplant recipients IV. Misc. A. Labels B. Social Media V. Questions

Recommended Citation

Lachewitz, MD, Amy, "Illness Identity" (2019). Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds. Paper 334.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/fmlectures/334

Language

English