Family Attachment Scheme Research Paper

The Family Attachment Scheme brought upon a unique opportunity to view the indirect effects of the healthcare system through the voice of the patient themselves or in our case through the words of the patient’s mother. Ultimately, demonstrating the underlying complexity that medicine extends beyond the hospital, illustrating the behind the scene struggles an individual faces living with a rare disease, affecting not only the patient but the patients family, lifestyle and the intertwined social factors that accompany a rare disease. Conversely, I had the opportunity to see firsthand the positive influence a doctor can have on the patient and its impact on the family while analyzing the importance of the duties of a doctor in terms of the GMC to provide the best possible care for every future patient. Prior to the initial FAS visit, numerous thoughts crossed my mind, wondering how the interactions would take place and subconsciously wondering how I would come across as a clinical communicator. Throughout the duration of the FAS, I believe I had the chance to refine any prior communication skills while striving towards the end goal of becoming a competent clinical communicator.

Despite the chance to hear directly from our patient due …show more content…
The family’s optimistic yet realistic outlook truly showed us to appreciate every day like it’s your last and the amplitude of love for our patient from the immediate family was tremendously heart-warming. From the fully adapted home, all the way to the simple posters on the walls drawn by our patient’s siblings regarding instructions for the patients care. The experience demonstrated the never-ending support for our patient and how even the simplest actions can make such a big impact on a family member with a rare