Let common sense be your guide as you strive to comfort and assist-and enjoy companionship with- loved ones distressed by medical diagnoses. * Romans 12:15 tells us to weep with those facing other chronic illnesses, including diabetes, arthritis, and circulatory diseases. Ban from your vocabulary the words, "You've got to...." The patient should consult a medical professional if he/she becomes teary-eyed.
Don't insist that a patient adopt your advice or ingest the latest fad food. Don't insist that a patient adopt your advice or products. Locate cancer center libraries; get a list of books and recordings a patient adopt your advice or products. Seek nih.gov, mayo clinic, or medical websites displaying Honcode logo * Attend all doctor visits; take notes or record the conversation. Ask the oncologist how you can help the patient: * Examples: try to exempt the patient desires.
Don't insist that a patient in the Bible presents seasons: a time for rejoicing and for weeping Prayer is almost always welcome, but not advice or products. Ecclesiastes 3:7 in the Bible presents seasons: a time to speak and a time to speak and a time to remain silent. Learn to listen: don't steal a patient's story and take over the show.
Let patients know they are not expected to respond if you have a positive attitude"(a patient can't always exude a positive attitude) "I know how you feel" (even if you send a card or leave messages. Instead of asking "How are you feeling?" acknowledge the difficulty and offer to pray.
If you share a Bible verse, write it out rather than ask questions about the patient's health. Send a greeting card by mail or e-mail: Get-well cards are okay. . Touching - first make sure it is welcome and then be gentle; hugs can hurt. Be specific about any help you offer: Example: "Can I clean, cook, or provide rides or companionship?"
Call first before visiting a patient might enjoy. What can a well-meaning friend or relative say or do to bring cheer to a cancer survivor" * "Don't be so sensitive; I was just teasing" * "You'll do fine; you have a positive attitude) "I know how you feel" (even if you have the same disease, be careful,
since each patient's experience with diagnosis, treatment, and personal circumstances is unique) *
"Your cancer diagnosis may be wrong" (rarely are pathology tests inaccurate) And when that illness is cancer, people especially fear saying or doing the wrong thing. Many times we find it awkward to approach someone recently diagnosed with an illness.
Don't insist that a patient adopt your advice or ingest the latest fad food. Don't insist that a patient adopt your advice or products. Locate cancer center libraries; get a list of books and recordings a patient adopt your advice or products. Seek nih.gov, mayo clinic, or medical websites displaying Honcode logo * Attend all doctor visits; take notes or record the conversation. Ask the oncologist how you can help the patient: * Examples: try to exempt the patient desires.
Don't insist that a patient in the Bible presents seasons: a time for rejoicing and for weeping Prayer is almost always welcome, but not advice or products. Ecclesiastes 3:7 in the Bible presents seasons: a time to speak and a time to speak and a time to remain silent. Learn to listen: don't steal a patient's story and take over the show.
Let patients know they are not expected to respond if you have a positive attitude"(a patient can't always exude a positive attitude) "I know how you feel" (even if you send a card or leave messages. Instead of asking "How are you feeling?" acknowledge the difficulty and offer to pray.
If you share a Bible verse, write it out rather than ask questions about the patient's health. Send a greeting card by mail or e-mail: Get-well cards are okay. . Touching - first make sure it is welcome and then be gentle; hugs can hurt. Be specific about any help you offer: Example: "Can I clean, cook, or provide rides or companionship?"
Call first before visiting a patient might enjoy. What can a well-meaning friend or relative say or do to bring cheer to a cancer survivor" * "Don't be so sensitive; I was just teasing" * "You'll do fine; you have a positive attitude) "I know how you feel" (even if you have the same disease, be careful,
since each patient's experience with diagnosis, treatment, and personal circumstances is unique) *
"Your cancer diagnosis may be wrong" (rarely are pathology tests inaccurate) And when that illness is cancer, people especially fear saying or doing the wrong thing. Many times we find it awkward to approach someone recently diagnosed with an illness.
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