Freydsman Case Study

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Family Dynamics Freysdman, 40 years old, was born in Cuba where he grew up with both parents and his sister. To pursue his education he relocated to the United States to attend school. Now residing in the states, Freydsman expressed majored concern of his sister health. With her health declining he has anxiety that she is suffering from a similar illness compared to his mother. Freydsman mother died four years ago of colon cancer which was a devastating moment in his life. However, with the support from family in Cuba he was able to restore his strength and faith. Years later when thinking of his sister health he become numb. Some major concerns he did disclose was the well-being of his sister’s children who are 16 and 12, and his family back in Cuba who depend on him. Battling these major obstacles on his own, he is concern about his …show more content…

Being the fact that he shortly arrived to United States from Cuba he only have a relative cousin that do not live to far from him. Although they stay close, their hectic schedule limits the time they may spend together. Since his arrival Freydsman do not have an opportunity to enjoy the Miami life due to his dedication to complete graduate school and active work life. Medical History Freydsman has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. After being diagnosed with this condition he was given medication to take daily. After going against doctor order, Freydsman stop taking his medication on his own and his pressure eventually increased when he started the master program at Barry University. He do not have any current changes in his eating or sleeping habits. Nevertheless, he was not aware that he have become ill frequently after he stop taking his medication and aware to his sister’s health status. At this moment he is not attentive of his current health status. Mental History Freydsman do not have any mental or psychological problem. Substance

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