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.
Steve Wilkins, MPH | Patient | January 27, 2012. For health care professionals, patient engagement is the holy grail of health care. It is the key to patient adherence â a prerequisite to achieving better outcomes, fewer ER visits and hospitalizations and more satisfied patients.