Discussion Post: Social Work
• Post 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.
• Post a description of the two factors you selected (depression and anxiety). 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 (work and social life) 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.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.