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Managing fear of tuberculosis
The presence of tuberculosis in some societies involves ritualistic processes to be completed to in the hope of clearing the ailment. The patient may be imbibed into this form of thinking and prefers to undergo the rituals due to fears of medicine. The fear has its base in poor awareness. The manageability of tuberculosis in … Continue reading
Tuberculosis patient empowerment
The involvement of the tuberculosis patient in the treatment and active discussion regarding choices and possibilities increases the sense of being in personal control of the disease. The doctor patient relationship must change from directive to collaborative for the long term treatment and cure. Doctors must increase their understanding of the context of the tuberculosis … Continue reading