Review – Psychosocial Implications
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1. What are three potential parental responses to the diagnosis of a child with hemophilia?
Potential parental responses include guilt, denial, anger, shock, and disbelief.
2. List two common concerns for parents, adolescents, and adults.
Parents: safety, independence, treatment, and financial issues
Adolescents: treatment issues, independence, risk-taking, school, sports, career planning, and disclosure to friends, dating
Adults: HIV, marriage and relationships, family planning, career, financial and insurance mobility, sexuality, increased disability, and death and dying
3. What are the potential financial implications for an adult with hemophilia?
- Loss of employment due to illness
- Increasing catastrophic medical costs
- Lack of adequate insurance
- Missed work days due to illness, or medical care
4. How can hemophilia have an effect on family planning decisions?
Career status, risk of HIV or Hepatitis B transmission
Page last reviewed: September 1, 2022