How Do Indirect Costs Impact Patients and Families?
Indirect costs are those that are not directly related to medical care but affect the patient's and family's financial stability. These include loss of income due to the patient or caregiver taking time off work, travel expenses for treatment, home care needs, and modifications. Emotional and psychological costs, while harder to quantify, also play a substantial role. The indirect costs can sometimes exceed the direct medical costs, placing a significant burden on families.
