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| Dr. Matthew Bogard, Physician in Iowa and Nebraska |
When a person close to
you becomes ill, your support is needed. “But what can I do?” is a frequent
question. Medical Doctor Matthew Bogard provides some advice based on his
experience in such situations.
We
humans are social beings, and nobody lives completely isolated from family, friends,
or society. Matthew
Bogard, MD, shares his experiences in a new article, which is available on his
blog at https://matthewbogardmd.blogspot.com/
Dealing
with illness is a challenge for the affected patient and everyone close to the
patient. While disease can strike at any
time and usually comes unannounced, seeing a person close to you suffering from
a medical condition can be incredibly exhausting for many reasons. First and
foremost, as social beings, we tend to empathize. We feel, or want to feel,
what the person next to us is experiencing as a way to burden ourselves with
some of their suffering.
Not
only are you preoccupied with worrying about how the treatment will progress,
but you’re also left wondering about all the possible complications and
unknowns, as well as the different ways you might offer your love and support
to your friends and family during these trying times.
Doctors
understand that you have a lot on your mind when caring for a sick loved one,
and below is a list of things to do to support your friends and family when
they are suffering.
Acceptance
- If you’re like most people, it’s hard time to wrap your head around the fact
that your loved one may not be in the best of health. With that said, however,
accepting the situation and coming to terms with the fact that your loved ones
are going through a tough time is the best way to ensure that you’ll be able to
provide them with the support and love that they need during a difficult phase
in their lives.
If
you’re too preoccupied worrying about all that could have been done to prevent
such a situation from arising in the first place, chances are that you won’t be
able to provide your friends or family with the love and support that they need
most when they are suffering from a serious illness, condition or disease. By
accepting the situation, you can focus on ways to be present and cater to their
emotional, spiritual, and physical needs.
Love
is the answer - The psychological aspect of serious and life-threatening injuries
and diseases can never be overemphasized. It is common for patients to, at some
point, begin to feel like they are burdening their friends and loved ones.
It
is easy for patients to feel like they are troubling those around them too much
or be concerned that you do not want to spend time with them any longer. Demonstrating to your sick friends and family
your unconditional love in these testing times is your best way to ensure they
do not only feel valued, but also know that they have a support system that
they can count on when the going gets tough.
Whether
you can help by preparing meals at home or making handmade cards, leave no
stone unturned when it comes to making your loved one feel better.
Keep
them company - A common complaint of patients suffering from serious illnesses
– especially when they are elderly – is that they feel lonely. Being present
for your loved one is a tangible way of showing that you care.
Matthew Bogard, MD
(Iowa, Nebraska)
Physician
Dr. Matthew Bogard practices Emergency Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. During his
training at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, he was selected to
join the Advanced Rural Training Program, a four-year residency that trains
physicians to provide comprehensive full-spectrum medical care. During his
residency, Dr. Bogard served on the Board of Directors of the Nebraska Academy
of Family Physicians, was active with the Nebraska Medical Association,
mentored multiple medical students and was honored by the Nebraska Legislature
as “Family Physician of the Day.” Dr Matt Bogard primarily practices Emergency
Medicine. Dr. Matt Bogard is Board
Certified by the American Academy of Family Physicians and Board Eligible in
Emergency Medicine.
Website:
https://matthewbogardmd.com/
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Dr. Matthew Bogard, Nebraska and Iowa doctor, is an emergency medicine doctor primarily in Omaha, Nebraska. Presently, he is Board Certified in Family Medicine by the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
