SWK205 Lesson 13 Assignment - In medical settings such as a hospital

SWK205- SOCIAL WORK WITH THE ELDERLY

Lesson 13 Assignment

Please view the video: Facing Death - https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/facing-death/

In medical settings such as a hospital, a Social Worker is often involved as part of the interdisciplinary team. A Social Worker may be asked to be present to provide support to the patient or family in discussing diagnoses, prognosis, or end-of-life issues. A Social Worker may also be needed to support the family when the death of the patient is imminent and after the loss of their loved one.

After reviewing the video, please submit a 1–2-page Assignment including the following:

· What are your thoughts after reviewing the video?

· How might you respond when finding out a client has a terminal illness and facing death?

· How comfortable are you in discussing grief, loss, and end-of-life issues?

Approximately 1-2 pages and include high-quality writing. Please include a title page and double-check all spelling and grammar before submitting. Also, please make sure to cite all relevant information and include references as appropriate.

READING RESOURCES

The Nine Stages of Grief in Older Adults- https://ageinplace.org/Blog/Post/5508/The-Nine-Stages-of-Grief-in-Older-Adults

Grief and Loneliness in the Aged- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-grief/201903/grief-and-loneliness-in-the-aged

Different Cultural Beliefs in Death and Dying Practices- https://dying.lovetoknow.com/death-cultures-around-world/different-cultural-beliefs-death-dying-practices

Death with Dignity Acts- https://deathwithdignity.org/resources/

Rational Suicide- https://khn.org/news/rational-suicide-seniors-preemptive-death-medical-aid-in-dying/

Long Term Care: The Role of Social Workers in End-of-Life Care- https://www.todaysgeriatricmedicine.com/archive/ND18p30.shtml

Videos:- (2010 Nov 9). Facing death. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/facing-death/