Table 1 Appraisal, help-seeking, and diagnostic interval defined beginning and end
Interval | Beginning | End |
|---|---|---|
Appraisal | Patient’s detection of bodily changes | Patient perceives a reason to discuss a symptom with a healthcare provider |
Help-seeking | Patient’s perception of a reason to consult a healthcare provider | Prior to the first consultation with a healthcare provider |
Diagnostic | Patient’s first consultation with a healthcare provider | Lung cancer diagnosis |