Untimely illness: When diagnosis does not match age ‐related expectations

ConclusionThe diagnosis of adult‐onset asthma, and arthritis in young people, may be regarded as “untimely.” We suggest that being diagnosed with what is perceived to be a “childhood” condition in adulthood, or “an older person's” condition in childhood, may be viewed as a “biographical paradox” and an “untimely breach” to the expected order.

Source: Health Expectations - February 1, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Susan Kirkpatrick, Louise Locock, Albert Farre, Sara Ryan, Helen Salisbury, Janet E. McDonagh Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER Source Type: research