Abstract

LUSTOSA, Maria Alice. The hospitalized patient family. Rev. SBPH [online]. 2007, vol.10, n.1, pp. 3-8. ISSN 1516-0858.

The family, constituted structure as a gestalt, suffers important changes and emotional relevant impact, during the hospitalization of one of its members. The anguishes, fears, sufferings and doubts there will be present, as well as the uncertainties of the treatment and prediction. The contact with the team of health becomes relevant and the work of the Health Psychology has important role near this group.

Keywords : Hospitalized patient; Family; Health Psychology.

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