Some people avoid seeking medical care because the perceived benefits do not outweigh the perceived costs.This is called:

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Treatment delay occurs when individuals avoid seeking medical care due to the perceived costs outweighing the perceived benefits. Appraisal delay refers to the time it takes for someone to evaluate and recognize their symptoms as an illness, illness delay refers to the time it takes for someone to decide to seek medical care after recognizing their illness, and scheduling delay refers to the time it takes for someone to actually schedule and attend a medical appointment.

Some People Avoid Seeking Medical Care Because the Perceived Benefits