Patients are also affected by the high costs in nursing:
1. [Access to Care](#): High operational costs can lead to increased healthcare expenses for patients. This can make healthcare services unaffordable and inaccessible for many, particularly those without insurance. 2. [Quality of Care](#): Financial limitations may result in understaffing and insufficient resources, which can compromise the quality of patient care and safety. 3. [Patient Satisfaction](#): Patients may experience longer wait times, rushed consultations, and less personalized care due to financial constraints faced by healthcare facilities.
