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Genogram And Ecomap Case Study

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I asked Gerald if he knew what a genogram and ecomap were, and he responded he was unsure. I explained a genogram is similar to a family tree, and an ecomap is used to illustrate relationships between immediate family members, as well as what and who influences an individual outside of their immediate family. The patient stated, “I am not sure if I will like that”, however, he agreed to participate. The purpose of, “the genogram acts as a continuous visual reminder for all healthcare professionals [(HCPs)] involved with the patient to ‘think family’” (Wright & Leahey, 2013, p. 270). The ecomap allows HCPs to identify relationships within a family as well as supports and stressors outside of the immediate family. Gerald and I constructed both a …show more content…

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