Paper details:
Cancer Is Diagnosed Case Study
Mr. White is a 50 y/o Anglo Caucasian male who presents to the primary provider for the second time for
post-extensive diagnostic testing. He is alone and wants to know the outcome of the diagnostic testing. Client
is thin, has an occasional nonproductive cough, and is visibly anxious. Mr. White reports the following:
Has a wife, who is pregnant with their second child
Has a teenage son who was born with cerebral palsy; however, has high IQ and social function
Has health insurance through his employer, as he is a high school chemistry teacher
As you watch the video, think about these questions, which you will be required to answer in an assignment
later this week (see 2.10 for details):
Please draw a genogram of the White family.
According to family systems theory, how are the members of this family as a whole more than the sum of the
parts?
According to family systems theory, what are at least three strengths of this family?
“This discussion case combines this week’s content with the case presented on page 2.3.1. After reviewing all
of this week’s asynchronous material, consider and respond to one or two of the comments below. Your
answers should be brief: approximately 100 to 150 words for your initial post and 50 to 100 words for your
response. The discussion case must contain at least two peer review references. APA formatting must be
used for in-text citation and references. This assignment is part of your participation grade.
Please draw a genogram of the White family. (You can use PowerPoint, Paint, or scan a sketch.) This will be
discussed in the live session.
According to family systems theory, discuss this family as a whole. rather than the sum of its parts.
According to family systems theory, discuss at least three strengths of this family.
“These short writing assignments (200-250 words each) are designed to help you synthesize and
critically think about the course material as well as analyze your own experiences. The Report
Outs must contain at least two evidence-based references, only one may be your textbook.
References must be within the last 5 years unless it is a seminal article. Reports Outs are to be
submitted 24 hours before the weekly live session
