Analysis Of Martin's Family

Always being present in Martin’s life, Martin’s father showed just how compassionate he was towards Martin’s illness by being with Martin in times of uncertainty, anguish and suffering (Doane &Varcoe, 2015). Martin’s father did everything for Martin, trying to alleviate and fix as much of Martin’s discomfort even if Martin could not communicate his pain verbally, never turning away from Martin’s suffering (Mitchell & bunker, 2003). Although Martin’s father not only showed his compassion by the care he provided Martin. Martin’s father included Martin in the family activities like watching the television and listening to the radio in the car. Helping Martin by showing Martin the love of a father to a son, the love Martin’s father showed Martin

Investing Martin’s father’s time and energy throughout the day to Martin’s care then to working full time. Martin’s father showed just how self-sacrificing he was for Martin and his family by the care he provided for Martin and then on top of that, working full time. In order for Martin’s father to be compassionate and committed to Martin’s care some of the beliefs that he holds is that no matter how sick a family member is, it is the families responsibilities to take care of them. Some other beliefs that Martin’s farther may hold is that every person should be treated as a human no matter their condition and their care conducted with dignity by interpreting best practice (Doane & Varcoe, 2015). What Martin’s father shows about a caregiver’s role in illness experience is that caregivers have an important role in the life of the ill patient since the ill patient is in such a vulnerable state. A caregiver must be able to delegate and cope with the stress of caregiving or else the caregiver will burnout. A caregiver must be able to delegate between their own personal care and caring for a patient (Watson,

Martin’s father up held his own version of ethical practice by trust, respect, professional intimacy, empathy and power equality when providing Martin with care (CRNBC, 2006). Martin’s father preserved Martin’s dignity, promoted justice for Martin and promoted health and well being for Martin (CNA, 2008). How Martin’s father up held these ethical practices is by being accountable everyday for Martin’s care (CAN, 2008). Martin’s father created a positive environment for care, which allowed Martin to not be embarrassed, or self conscious about the care Martin received (CAN, 2008). What beliefs Martin’s father holds is social justice for Martin’s health and well being to keep human values and the right for Martin to experience a meaningful life. (Snellman & Gedda, 2012). Some other beliefs that Martin’s father holds is advocating for eliminating social inequities for Martin (CNA, 2008). The role of caregivers can improve the life of a person with illness dramatically if the caregiver is providing excellent care. The caregiver, for example Martin’s father, proved excellent care to Martin that allowed Martin to feel equal and confident in the competent care Martin’s father was providing. If a caregiver provides terrible care to a patient then the illness experience can cause trauma and more complications to the person