Self Directed Learning Package - University of Queensland
Self Directed Learning Package - University of Queensland
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70 • The Palliative Approach ToolkitGenogram symbols: Family relationshipsIn a genogram, a male is represented by a square and afemale by a circle. A cross over the shape indicates anindividual is deceased.Know the resident’s family and social networkOften at times <strong>of</strong> crisis and especially at the end <strong>of</strong>life, family members may visit that you have not metbefore.MaleFemaleDeceasedMaleA marital relationship is represented by:DeceasedFemaleOne method <strong>of</strong> clarifying a resident’s social network iswith a genogram.The genogram usually displays three generationsand covers the basic family structure. It mayalso include information on individual familymembers (e.g. significant dates or ages) and familyrelationships.The married couple has divorced:The married couple has separated:One <strong>of</strong> the spouses died while married (widowed):A sibling relationship is represented by:List children in birth order beginning with the oldest:BiologicalchildAdoptedchildFraternaltwinsIdenticaltwinsStillbirth Miscarriage Abortion Pregnancy