Spain
Commentary
Types of Companion of the Patient in Family Medicine
Author(s): José Luis Turabián, Luis Enoc Minier- Rodriguez, Sandra Moreno- Ruiz, Francis Eliant Rodriguez- Almonte, Raul Cucho- Jove and Alejandro Villarin- CastroJosé Luis Turabián, Luis Enoc Minier- Rodriguez, Sandra Moreno- Ruiz, Francis Eliant Rodriguez- Almonte, Raul Cucho- Jove and Alejandro Villarin- Castro
Objective: To know the frequency and characteristics of the types of companions of the patients, classified as “collaborators” and “non-collaborators” from the point of view of the doctor, and to compare them to assess whether there are relevant variables associated to take into account and for preventing difficulties in the clinical interview. Material and methods: An observational and analytical study, which included patients of both sexes over 14 years. For each patient and companion the following variables were collected, among others: type of companion classified as “collaborator” and “non-collaborator”, age, sex, chronic disease, taking medication, sick leave of the patient, the problems in the family context, social-occupancy class, the companion relationship with the patient, and the social availability of companion in relation t.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2380-5439.1000186