Are there items that may be impossible to address?

Question

Alice Singletary, a novice social worker with Magnolia Hospice in Alexandria, Louisiana, met June Plunket, who had terminal cancer, and her daughter, Polly, for an admission interview. June was in quite a bit of pain and trying to cope with dying. Polly blamed Dr. Dubuis and herself for her mother’s approaching death, and was also angry with her brother, who had distanced himself from the family. June and Polly lived in a chaotic and overcrowded household with Polly’s daughter, Jenna, and Jenna’s two young children. While assessing June’s situation, Alice identified a multitude of family problems which had to be balanced with the mission of the hospice. In this situation, Alice was not sure where to begin.

Answer 1

There may be some items that Alice does not have the skills to
address, that do not fall within the mission, and that may be impossible to address because the clients are not aware of them nor are they interested in addressing. Some of the long-term personality issues or interpersonal issues may fit into this category. Students and instructors may list additional items.