Taking care of a patient

Taking care of a patient may include various challenges that depend on some factors. These factor can be summarized as follows.

The Nature of Disease

The nature of disease is directly affecting the limitations the patient will face, the pace at which various symptoms will develop and the care that the caregivers should provide.

The Situation of Caregiver(s)

Physical and psychosocial condition, occupation, working hours, family state, distance  of the caregiver as well as many similar factors directly affect the amount of the pressure one will bear.

Access to the Facilities

Those who live in rural and suburban areas have face more limitations to access the facilities and more difficulty obtaining the supply required.

The Culture of Care

Taking care of a patient is strongly linked to the family perspective of taking care of a patient, religious and ethical values and the traditions. These generally result into a higher quality of care for the patient however may omit the welfare of the caregivers on the other hand.