NUR1 221 Lecture Notes - Life Matters, Chronic Condition, Ontogeny
Document Summary
Beliefs about families and illness (p. 236) by wright, watson & bell. Illness as a sign that they are sinful; disease as punishment. Illness as a natural and physical sign; individual can no longer go on neglecting his health. Some families believe illness will intensify if the person who is ill is upset withhold information/overprotect. Repetitive encouragement (or nagging) about taking medications, improve diet etc. Some believe it is a way to show concern. Beliefs about family: family = group of individuals who are bound by strong emotional ties, a sense of belonging, and a passion for being involved in one another"s lives. Family = who they say they are. There is a connection between a person" health & nature of their long-term relationships. As health care professionals we do not know a family , a family can only be known by its individual members.
