TASK
Click here to read the following article from the South University Online Library on the impact of disease on family members:
Golics, C. J., Basra, M. K. A., Finlay, A. Y., & Salek, S. (2013). The impact of disease on family members: A critical aspect of medical care. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 106(10), 399–407.
After reviewing the article, respond to the following questions.
- Which factor do you feel has the most impact on family members?
- Support your response with examples from readings.
- What are some of the reasons it is important to include the support persons in the plan of care?
Hello professor and class,
Having the article on the impacts of disease on family, I think that a patient’s financial needs have the most impact on family members. The article’s authors refer to financial impact as the greatest burden on a patient’s family members, especially if a patient is suffering from a chronic disease that requires regular treatment. For any patient’s treatment, many costs are incurred, including treatment costs, transport costs, and hiring caregivers. Other conditions require a patient to……………………..$7
