What social work values did Alice express in her practice? Were these values consistent with Magnolia Hospice practices?
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.
As a BSW student, Alice would have been taught to allow June self-determination in the dying process while being aware of and respectful of the needs and concerns of the other family members. The mission and procedures of Magnolia Hospice indicate that the agency valued client dignity and worth and client self determination. The hospice involved the client actively in decision making. Alice carried out practice that supported these values and the hospice team helped and supported Alice.. Magnolia also provided this family the opportunity to access needed services even though they have little or no money.
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