The initial step in gene expression is the transcription of the DNA molecule into an exact. RNA copy. As already discussed, the basic unit of heredity, the gene, is a double stranded DNA. molecule and the information in the gene is encoded in the sequence of nucleotides.
âPatient activationâ describes the extent to which individuals manage their own healthcare. This study evaluated the association of patient activation, depressive symptoms and quality of life in a primary care setting.
A growing body of evidence links patientsâ activation levels to their health and cost outcomes. In this article we review evidence of the contribution that patient activation makes to health outcomes, costs, and patientsâ experiences of care.