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Self Directed Learning Package - University of Queensland

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72 • The Palliative Approach ToolkitNow it is your turn.Review the case study <strong>of</strong> Judy and develop arepresentative genogram (on the next page).(Yes it’s complex… but so are many <strong>of</strong> the families youmeet in your pr<strong>of</strong>essional role every day).Case study: JudyJudy has been a resident <strong>of</strong> your facility for four months.Judy’s elderly husband Paul is being cared for by theirdaughter Rhonda and her husband Derek. Paul suffered astroke a number <strong>of</strong> years ago and is becoming increasingconfused and distressed because he misses his wife and isshowing signs <strong>of</strong> early dementia.Judy’s daughter, Rhonda (65 years) is working full time buthas taken long service leave to care for her father. Derek andRhonda have one child Robert (aged 32) who is married toGail. Gail has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer andis undergoing treatment. Gail’s parents (Steven and Pauline)have moved into the family home to help care for Gail andRobert’s four sons. Pauline’s parents Jenny and Geraldare also residents <strong>of</strong> your facility and have formed a closefriendship with Judy.

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