Psychology Today | 18.07.2026 01:32
Imagine being told there may be something seriously wrong with you or your child, only to learn that you must wait weeks or months for answers. Within healthcare systems, waiting is often treated as a logistical problem. For patients and caregivers, it can be deeply distressing. The psychological burden of illness does not begin with diagnosis or treatment. For many people, it begins with the wait for both.
