1. In what ways are the health professional's perception, diagnosis and treatment of ill health influenced by his/her own individual attributes (age, gender, personality, experience, prejudices), education or subcultures, ethnic, religious or professional), cultural backgrounds, socio-economic status?
2. Can the cause (or presentation) of the patient's ill health be related to his/her own individual attributes (age, gender, personality, experience, prejudices) education or subculture (ethnic, religious or professional), cultural background, or socio-economic status?
3. How does the patient view of the meaning and significance of his/her illness affect their health?