Case Study Questions On Social Work

Study Questions for class January 25, 2016
The purpose of the questions is to review the readings and to discuss the material in the class. The length of your responses will vary; for an estimate, write about 100 words for each response.
Include your name on your responses. Print two copies, first copy to turn in at the beginning of the class and the second, to keep for our class discussion. These
1. The textbook Allen & Spitzer, pp. 36-37 states that health care is a host setting for social work.
What do you think may be benefits of a social worker practicing in a host setting like health care? What do you think may be the challenges?

The emphasis on prevention, and the opportunity to intervene in the lives of patients and families before major problems occur, is a gratifying aspect of social work in outpatient primary care settings. Social work practice in primary care often cuts across population levels—from

I have taken classes on group dynamics, not just therapeutic groups but task groups as well. As I mentioned earlier, I was charged with researching and writing about the organization I was interning with. This enabled me to not only to gather a deeper understanding of my direct supervisor, but also other supervisors and the top management. In addition I also believe it allows me to get a better feeling for how the clients view the work we accomplish as well as the services we can offer.
3. The textbook Allen & Spitzer p. 47 Table 2.5 illustrates the health services continuum. Review the Table and its contents. Identify the settings and populations in the health care continuum that are of most interest to you for your career as a social worker. Discuss briefly your