Discussion Post: Social Work
• Post a brief description of the illness you selected (colon cancer) and the psychosocial effects of the illness on patients and families.
• Analyze the issues and concerns surrounding the care and management of the illness.
• Choose three medical social work practice skills, and explain how a medical social worker might implement them to improve the care and management of the illness.
• Explain challenges that might arise for families or caregivers caring for a patient with your chosen illness.
• Explain how you as a medical social worker might address the struggles or challenges experienced by families or caregivers.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.