Table 2 Characteristics of complex persons
From: How family physicians in Singapore recognise complexity during consultations: a qualitative study
Domain | Characteristics |
|---|---|
Medical | Number of active medical problems |
Poor chronic disease control | |
Treatment interactions | |
Unclear diagnoses or ill-defined symptoms | |
End-of-life care | |
Functional impairment | |
Psychological | Mental health conditions |
Cognitive impairment | |
Social | Lack of social support |
Competing social responsibilities | |
Financial issues | |
Behavioural/ Literary | Lack of trust in healthcare workers |
Fixed health beliefs | |
Poor health literacy |