Case Study Of Ella's Social Work

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Ella has been dealing with cancer in her own way over the years. Her husband who is of
American Indian descent has helped her manage her cancer with natural remedies. As time has passed the practice of holistic medicine has helped but Ella is back in remission. Her body is getting weak and the family must understand the stress her body is under and must become a unit in deciding what course of action must be taken now.
I, Jessica Dale, have been asked to intervene as her social worker and find the best alternative for Ella to be comfortable in these last days to come. Some options that I can offer the family in regards to making Ella comfortable are providing emotional support and guidance for Ella and the family, determine what will make …show more content…

The family may feel she should have around the clock care form medical professionals. From Ella’s point of view, she may be more comfortable with her husband being her care giver versus a nurse. If Ella’s husband supports her and provides the care she needs this could be a factor in why Ella would prefer to stay home. This would be a good environment for Ella to be in because she would be comfortable on top of feel loved no matter what her condition is from her husband. Ella probably would do the same for her husband and therefore is a trust that cannot be broken with supporting her …show more content…

Each stage of development from childhood, adolescent to adulthood varies with experiences and exposure of life events. This can have an effect on how one perceives life, sickness and death. Based on Ella’s persistence on wanting to stay home during this time of her illness; I would suggest combining Ella’s natural medicine with having someone come and monitor her condition within her home. Ella’s family should seek guidance from a therapist or medical professional who can help them cope with this moment in life and their own illnesses that they suffer from. Due to the families’ high history of medical issues physically and mentally; each individual must battle with their own illnesses before they can openly understand why Ella make the choices she does. Ella has lived a life of her own choices and how she conducted her life has prolonged her life

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