Cystic Fibrosis: Healthcare in Social Work

Running Head: CYSTIC FIBROSIS 1
Healthcare in Social Work
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation

CYSTIC FIBROSIS 2
Table of Contents
Table of Contents.......................................................................................................................................2
Ecomap.......................................................................................................................................................3
Segment 1...................................................................................................................................................4
Questions for the Ecomap.........................................................................................................................4
Potential Competence Cultural Issues.....................................................................................................4
Resolutions for Cultural Competence Issues.......................................................................................6
Meeting Sarah and Anthony; Themes of Discussion..............................................................................7
Nutrition.................................................................................................................................................7
Airway Clearance Techniques (ACT)......................................................................................................7
Other Themes....................................................................................................................................8
Family History with respect to Cystic Fibrosis; Question......................................................................8
Confidentiality.......................................................................................................................................8
Sharing and Documentation of Data; 6b.................................................................................................9
Sharing...................................................................................................................................................9
Documentation.....................................................................................................................................10
Segment 2.................................................................................................................................................10
Themes to explore with Todd.............................................................................................................10
Activities to Introduce.............................................................................................................................11
References................................................................................................................................................13

CYSTIC FIBROSIS 3
Ecomap
Key
4 lines- strong relationship
3 lines- weak relationship

CYSTIC FIBROSIS 4
Segment 1
Questions for the Ecomap
(i) How easily does Todd connect with people? How does Todd behave when around
people? Is he friendly?
(ii) How does the family feel about the neighbors around their home? Who spends most of
the time with Todd when the parents are at work?
(iii) Are all needs of the family met? Is the family dependent on support from agencies? Are
there supportive friends?
(iv) What is Todd’s attitude towards School? Is there a time when Todd misses school? Does
he like schooling?
(v) Does Todd’s family has strong connections with their culture?
(vi) Does Todd engage in any activities outside school?
(vii) What is the quality of the relationship in the interactions between Todd and his parents?
(viii) Is there any member of the family that relates with Todd?
(ix) Does Todd receive good medical care?
(x) How well do parents like Todd? How much time does Todd spend with the parents? How
often do the parents speak with Todd?
("A Simple Guide to Eco-Maps - Strong Bonds - Building Family Connections", 2018);
(RIC, 2006)
Potential Competence Cultural Issues
Cultural awareness and social diversity is among the ethical standards that have been
published in the NASW Code of Ethics ("Code of Ethics: English", 2018). The clause on culture
awareness provides or social workers understanding culture and its role in individual behavior