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J Goldmeier

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PubMed1994

Geriatric rehabilitation in the United States and the Federal Republic of Germany: a comparison.

Similarities and differences in the way geriatric rehabilitation is viewed in the Federal Republic of Germany and in the United States are highlighted. The philosophy and goals of geriatric rehabilitation in both countries are basically similar. However, there are some differences, particularly in practice applications and in how the historical and social contexts of each country influence what is emphasized. This article traces the relevant knowledge components and practice application in each country and makes some comparisons. In addition, differences in how members of the geriatric team function are described, as well as the varying educational preparations of team members. Developments in both countries suggest that substantial integration of knowledge already has taken place. The continuation of this trend should bode well for the future.

Activities of Daily Living↗
PubMed1988

Social workers as culture mediators in health care settings.

A framework for making ethnic assessments can be useful in understanding clients' diverse needs in health care settings and in intervention with medical team members and the community. Examples of how social workers can assume a role of culture mediator are presented.

Adult↗
PubMed1986

Forensic social work in a mental health setting.

In forensic social work, a relatively new field of practice, significant contact between social work and the law is prominent. A statewide program of services to forensic psychiatric patients in Maryland demonstrates the principles and issues involved in forensic work and the widespread applicability of social work concerns in the criminal justice and mental health systems.

Adult↗
PubMed1984

Ethical styles and ethical decisions in health settings.

Three basic ethical orientations in clients are described, the legalistic, the antinomian, and the normative. It is proposed that social workers relate to these orientations by developing a normative orientation of their own. Such a normative orientation is described and presented as rooted in the value system of the profession. As professional values and ethical perspectives are integrated, a style of making ethical decisions develops. Interaction of clients and social workers around ethical issues are particularly likely to occur in health settings and illustrations from these settings are presented. The ethical implications of counselor-neutrality, confidentiality, self-determination, and paternalism are discussed.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1977

Cooperative apartments: new programs in community mental health.

The potential of cooperative apartments as an alternative in residential care for former mental patients is only beginning to be explored. Existing programs demonstrate the viability of these apartments as a last stepping-stone to be used by patients as they move toward a completely independent way of life. In contrast to other residential arrangements, such as foster home care or halfway houses, cooperative apartments seem on balance to be less likely to induce patient dependence or to have an aura reminiscent of the hospital to patients. Moreover, they are relatively inexpensive, can be established without attracting untoward attention in the community, and permit their occupants to live more like other people and with comparatively little stigma. As indicated by the variety of sponsoring agencies described in this article, the impetus to establish cooperative apartments can come from many sources. Such diversity is currently necessary. Only through the evaluation of different models and their effectiveness will criteria be established for a national policy regarding residential care.

Community Mental Health Services↗
PubMed1977

A halfway house for mentally ill offenders.

The authors describe the resocialization of recovering mentally ill male offenders through the halfway house program to which they were released. A number of guiding principles are discussed in connection with the care of this high-risk population. Partial residence for those about tp be discharged from the hospital was one feature of the program. Evaluation of the program after three years showed a lower than average rate of recidivism and relatively low operating costs; in addition, it appeared that predictions regarding possible dangerousness can be made with greater confidence when halfway house residence is part of the treatment plan for this type of population.

Aftercare↗
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Self psychology in child welfare practice.

The use of self psychology, a theory first developed by Kohut, in formulating and guiding treatment planning and implementation in child welfare, is discussed, with accompanying illustrations from child welfare practice of key concepts.

Adolescent↗