Overall, though, the survey reveals signals of potential growth and opportunity regarding the providerfamily caregiver relationship.
Furthermore, providers clearly understand the caregiving roles importance.
Nearly all (97%) providers say caregivers play an important role in patient care.
But encouragingly, conversations often go deeper.
Two-thirds of respondents say they also discuss emotional aspects of the caregiver role a well-documented issue among caregivers.
To encourage more collaboration, survey respondents suggest offering longer appointments and reimbursing providers for time spent with caregivers.
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Coping involves self-care and formal support.
