Patient and Caregiver Roles Matrix

Patients and caregivers may conform to a specific role during a health care visit. This usually happens because of cultural background or the upbringing of either the patient or the caregiver. This assignment will help you understand the most common roles and how they can affect health communication and patient compliance.

List at least two pros and two cons for each of the given patient and caregiver roles by filling in the appropriate spaces in the matrix below.

Mechanics and machines
Parents and children
Spiritualists and believers
Providers and consumers
Partners