The ability to understand the complexities of the disease and treatment recommendations carries which of the following impacts?

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Intellectual impact: Is the patient able to understand the complexities of the disease and treatment recommendations?
Sociocultural impact: How will family and employer respond to the demands of the diagnosis? Does the patient have a support system that will assist in making healthy lifestyle choices?
Economic impact: Can the patient afford the treatment for diabetes? Does he have health insurance to cover the cost, or will he need assistance in paying for ongoing diagnostic and treatment recommendations?
Spiritual impact: What is the patient's spiritual response to his diagnosis? How might his spiritual beliefs affect his compliance with treatment?

The Ability to Understand the Complexities of the Disease and Treatment