There are different characteristics associated with families that fall within the chaotic family and the family in crisis categories. In the chaotic family, the characteristics appear to be that the family communication skills are poor and they are confused. It also seems that the patient may have more than one caregiver and this can cause problems because each people may view the patient situation differently for one another. It also seems that this type of family doesn’t have an authority figure, so it is hard to come up with a goal for the patient. The family may also fail to follow the treatment plan which can causes problems for the patient. According to the book, the family in crisis have a difficult time communicating instruction or
