If a physician does not understand their personal situation, such as patient’s finances, religion, sexual orientation or what their support system is like then the patient might have problems following their treatment plan. If a patient is low income then they might not be able to afford the medications and tests that need to be done. This can cause the patient to stress over going in debt or staying ill because they cannot afford the treatment. This might be something they are uncomfortable bringing up to the physician once he or she has decided on a treatment. And if a patient has no support system they might decide against a major surgery that is needed because they will not have help getting around once they are
If a physician does not understand their personal situation, such as patient’s finances, religion, sexual orientation or what their support system is like then the patient might have problems following their treatment plan. If a patient is low income then they might not be able to afford the medications and tests that need to be done. This can cause the patient to stress over going in debt or staying ill because they cannot afford the treatment. This might be something they are uncomfortable bringing up to the physician once he or she has decided on a treatment. And if a patient has no support system they might decide against a major surgery that is needed because they will not have help getting around once they are