When a person is diagnosed with a fatal illness, it can be a struggle to adjust to lifestyle changes. Days spent before at school or work may turn into countless days in the doctor’s office or hospital. Family life must adjust as one member of the family requires more attention than the rest, or duties that were once performed by the patient must be turned over to another family member. Financial issues may arise as medical bills begin to come in. On top of that, physical symptoms begin to progress. In what setting might a patient find the best information on how to handle their new situation?
a)one on one conversations with patients
b)small group discussions
c)pamphlets made available in public places
d)featured series on the tv or internet