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Group Typology
Racquel Walsh
Master of Social Work Walden University
SOCW 6121: Advanced Clinical Practice II
Dr. Mary Larscheid
December 26, 2021
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The Cortez Family
43-year-old Columbian native Paula Cortez has been diagnosed with Hepatitis C, HIV,
feet ulcers, Bipolar Disorder, and is also pregnant. Paula has received treatment from various
service providers such as a social worker, OBGYN medical professional, psychiatrist, as well as
a primary care physician. All of the services providers that are a part of Paula’s care team and
associated with Paula’s care have all come to a consensus and agreed that because of Paula’s
noncompliance with the agreed treatment and lack of support is causing her to decompensate
(Plummer, Makris, & Brocksen, 2014). Assistance from a task group would be of great benefit to
Paula.
Behaviors
It is very important for Paula understands the consequences that her actions will have on
her health as well as the health of her unborn child. Paula being non-compliant with her
medication(s) is having a major impact on her health as well as the health of her unborn child.
Paula’s noncompliance can also put her unborn child at a higher risk of contracting HIV. Paula
staying in bed for days at a time without eating anything is also another behavior of hers that is
