Stages of Life and Influence of Age in Healthcare from a Patient’s Perspective
Write a 500-750-word essay on the Stages-of-Life and the influence of age in health care from a patient's perspective. Interview a friend or family member about that person's experiences with the health care system. You may develop your own list of questions.
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Do you feel that your stage-of-life had any effect on your interaction with health care professionals?
Which areas of the hospital or clinic were most concerned with your well-being and feelings?
Was your family with you during this hospital stay or outpatient visit?
Was your family included in your treatment, such as post-procedure instructions?
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Stages of Life and Interviews
The lifecycle of human beings occurs in five main stages: infancy, childhood, youth, adulthood, and old age (Kail & Cavanaugh, 2018). These stages impact individual interaction with the healthcare system and providers. During the transition from one stage to another, people interact with the healthcare system to improve their well-being. However, the frequency of interaction is based on the individual age. For example, older people are vulnerable to various health problems. This vulnerability means that they need healthcare more than the youth. They are more likely to visit healthcare frequently compared to when they were younger (Orth et al., 2012). This paper discusses the various life stages and the healthcare influence from the perspective of an interviewed patient. I will interview a 68-year-old male neighbor to share his experiences with the healthcare system.
Stages of Life and Influence of Age in Healthcare from a Patient’s Perspective
Life begins at birth. At this stage, infants rely entirely on their mothers for care, nourishment, and protection (Sigelman & Rider, 2014). It then proceeds to childhood, and as children grow, they depend on their caregivers. After childhood, life progresses to youth, where individuals start making their own decisions. They do not depend much on their parents. Adulthood represents the maturity age of a person. Individuals at this age can raise families, establish themselves in their work-life, and contribute effectively to society (Kail & Cavanaugh, 2018). Life then moves to the final stage: old age. This is the stage of deep reflection and introspection. Those who are proud of their previous life feel a sense of peace. However, individuals haunted by regrets and failures will likely encounter feelings of despair and resentment at this age (Orth et al., 2012). This is also the stage where parents rely on their children for a better life.
The above life stages have a significant impact on healthcare. The interviewee, Mr. J, who was recently hospitalized, stated that he had self-efficacy in interacting with the physicians regarding his conditions compared to his youth. When he was a youth, he felt hesitant about sharing his health problems with the providers. This shows that life stages affect the interaction quality with the clinicians, impacting care provision.
The interviewee also stated that his family supported him during his stay at the hospital. Family support provides the patient with mental strength that results ...