In what way does chronic illness have an impact on both pati

In what way does chronic illness have an impact on both patients and their families? (health psychology class)

Solution

Each and every person in family plays an important role in the family. When one family member becomes ill then the lifestyle and day to day actions of other members is affected. This inturn affects the normal funtioning. illness cause economical problems and interruptions in career development.

In a large family, long term illness brings in family relationships