How do family relationships realistically continue?
MAC patients need to listen to their own body for direction. Patients may benefit from open and honest discussion with family members. It is of utmost importance that the family members understand the MAC disease process, treatment, and side effects of medications. Significant others should be respectful of those times when patients are unable to fully participate. Physical (sexual) relationships with the spouse or significant other may be seriously affected and require open, honest, and frank discussions. Physicians and health care professionals are expected to provide information and support to patients and family members as needed during the course of treatment. Deanna S. York, BSN, CCM, (MAC Patient diagnosed on March 8, 2001) Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society Beta Beta and Omicron Lambda Chapters Texas Woman’s University Graduate Nursing Student – Houston Campus Reviewed by: Barbara Brown-Elliott, MS, MT (ASCP) SM Richard James Wallace, Jr.
