Phenomenological experiences reported by the patient that cannot be directly observed or measured by an external clinician, yet are critical indicators of internal physiological distress or well-being status.
Origin
Originating in clinical assessment, this term contrasts with ‘objective signs,’ focusing purely on the patient’s first-person qualitative report.
Mechanism
While not a direct physiological mechanism, the reporting of these symptoms is often modulated by the integrity of sensory pathways and the individual’s affective state, which is itself influenced by neurotransmitter and hormonal levels.
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