Guideline 5: Observing family relationships
3 out of 7Remain alert to patient and family preferences for family involvement
- Taking notice of the how the patient and family member interact and react to each other can help you better understand their relationship dynamics.
- Remain alert for signs of patient dissatisfaction with their family’s involvement 24,33, including:
- Patient appearing frustrated with the family member’s contributions,
- Patient being interrupted by their family member, and/or
- Patient unable to voice own wishes.
- Remain alert for signs of family carer dissatisfaction with their own level of involvement for example:
- Family carer appearing frustrated that they cannot contribute, and/or
- Family carer appearing overwhelmed that they are required to assume an active role.
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