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Family Members Involvement in Patient Care: Are They Invited?

Introduction: Health care providers are expected to gain vital information regarding the patient, illness, and relationships from family members and the social network through therapeutic conversation, particularly when a patient is in a position where he/she cannot provide reliable or complete information. This review aimed to provide simple advice and tips for healthcare providers regarding the engagement of family members in developing an optimal nursing and medical healthcare plans for their relative patients during hospitalization and after being discharged Conclusions: The involvement of family members within a patient’s social network is essential for the development of an appropriate medical and nursing care plan. There is a pressing need to effectively use information obtained from family therapy interviews. Keeping an open communication channel with close family members during patient hospitalization is beneficial to the patient, family members and to healthcare providers. This will also offer a mutual understanding and a better adherence to the agreed healthcare plan. Furthermore, many aspects of medicine, including primary healthcare can be improved by family therapy. Key Words: Family-Oriented Patient Care, Healthcare Providers, Communication Skills, Family Therapy