The patient companion is the person who is in charge of meeting the needs of the patient next to the patient. Patient attendants accompanying the patient at home or in the hospital keep the patient under observation and deal with the general needs of the patient.
Family relatives may not always be able to stay with the patients as companions. In such cases, it is agreed with the persons accompanying the patient to accompany the patient. Patient attendants do a delicate job and should be aware of this.
The person accompanying the patient should be physically and mentally capable of doing the work required by his profession. The accompanying person must not have a contagious disease. The patient should be aware of the sensitive situation of his relatives and the patient at that moment. Companions should inform patient relatives and health personnel in unexpected situations.
Patient companions should act according to the patient's mental state and should know that each person has different characteristics. Companions, who should be friendly and patient, should always keep the patient's psychological state, morale and motivation at the highest level.
The patient companion should follow the medications given by the doctor to the patient according to the time and fulfill their duties. In addition, the companion should know the doctor's recommendations and act accordingly.
The person who undertakes the duty of accompanying, if he is looking after the patient at home, should know the rules of the house well and should not do anything that will cause discomfort.
Relatives of patients should also clearly express their expectations and wishes when agreeing with their companions.
Companions should also improve themselves in patient psychology.