Walden SOCW6205 2021 December Week 1 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest

SOCW8205/SOCW6205/SOCW 8205/SOCW 6205

SOCW6205 Medical Social Work II

Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 Emotional and Psychological Impact of Illness on Patients and Families

Post by Day 3 a description of three major emotional or psychological factors that influence both patients and their families. Then, explain patients’ and their families’ experiences in dealing with illness and associated disability. Explain one of these factors that might be challenging for a medical social worker to address. Then, explain strategies that a medical social worker might employ to address the factor.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the resources and the current literature using appropriate APA format and style.

Read a selection of your colleagues' postings.

Respond by Day 5 to at least two different colleagues’ postings in one or more of the following ways:

•             Expand on your colleague’s post regarding the impact of psychosocial and psychological aspects of illness on patients and families.

•             Analyze your colleague’s post and expand on the challenges and strategies with additional suggestions and recommendations.

•             Explain any insights you gained from the psychosocial and psychological impact of illness on patients and families your colleague described.

Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any

insights you have gained as a result of your colleagues' comments.

DQ2 Impact of Emotional and Psychological Factors on Illness Outcomes

Post by Day 4 a description of the two factors you selected. Explain how these factors influence illness and a patient’s life beyond his or her family. Then, explain how these factors might present themselves during at least two stages during the course of illness.

Finally, explain how a medical social worker might intervene to ensure that the patient receives the services he or she needs to cope best during each of these stages.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the resources and the current literature using appropriate APA format and style.

Read a selection of your colleagues' postings.

Respond by Day 6 to at least two different colleagues’ postings in one or more of the following ways:

•             Provide a constructive critique of your colleague’s post. Offer different perspectives on the factors influencing illness with regard to the course of illness.

•             Ask a probing question about why the factors your colleague posted are important.

•             Analyze your colleague’s post and expand on the post with additional services social workers might provide to the illness course your colleague selected.

Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of your colleagues' comments.