Discussion Post: Social Work
Question I
• Post an explanation of how two social factors influence health outcomes.
• Describe medical social work interventions that target these factors to improve health outcomes. Explain why you selected these interventions.
• Explain the tasks a social worker might need to complete in order to reach the desired outcomes.
Question II
• Post a description of the social support system of the patient you selected. (HIV positive caregiver/google link below)
• Explain how the social support might improve the illness outcomes.
• Then, explain the importance of assessing the quality of the patient's social support system.
• List a set of three questions that you think are important for assessing the patient's social support system. Justify your selection.
• Then, explain how the roles of a medical social worker might improve the quality of the support for the patient.
• Explain one strategy that might be effective in improving the social support system of a patient.
Article: Casale, M., Wild, L., & Kuo, C. (2013). "They give us hope": HIV-positive caregivers' perspectives on the role of social support for health. AIDS Care, 1-7.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.