Assignment on Social Support and Resources 2022

NAME: Olivia Pierre-Louis SUBMISSION DATE: 31 October,
2020
COURSE: Patient Navigation TOPIC: Social Support and
Resources
Question 1: What are John and his mother's unique needs?
Domain Case Study Information
Physical Physical needs include management of:
- Pain and swelling to testicle
- Complications from lung and liver metastases
- Infertility
- Chemotherapy side effects
- Weight loss and nutrition
- Paleness
Informational Information should be provided about the following:
- Address John's concerns regarding his ability to
have a family and the option of sperm
cryopreservation.
- Advise on government support to cover the cost of
chemotherapy.
- Orientation to treatment and diagnostics
- Possible side effects and benefits of diagnostic
tests
- Possible side signs and symptoms of lung and liver
metastases.
- The importance of eliminating alcohol and cannabis
use during treatment.
- Side effects and benefits of chemotherapy
- Advice on how to manage side effects
- The importance of maintaining proper nutrition and
adequate weight.
- Enquire what type of Chinese herbal remedies
Zhenxui wishes to use and provide information about
Complementary and Alternative Medicine based on
the institutions protocol.
- Offer assistance with decision making
- Provide educational teaching and additional
resources
Emotional Emotional needs include:

- Fear
-Abandonment
- Hopelessness
- Anxiety
- Anger
- Powerlessness
- Grief
- Distress
Psychological Psychological needs include for John include:
- Lifestyle changes.
- Changes in body image
-Sexuality concerns
- Loss of locus control
- Self image problems
- Fear of treatment not working
- Financial concerns from not being able to work
Psychological needs for Zhenxui:
- Fear of losing her son after losing her husband
- Fear of not doing the right thing to help John
- Fear of not doing enough
- Financial concerns from taking time off work
Social Social needs include:
-Role change
- Social relationships
- Interpersonal communications
- Inability to work and reduced physical activity.
- Giving up his recreational soccer and hockey along
with alcohol and cannabis use.
Spiritual Spiritual needs include:
- Examine spiritual beliefs
- Examine personal beliefs, values and priorities
-Sense of hopelessness
-Search for meaning
- Existential despair
Practical Practical needs include for John and his mother
include: