Schedule an interview.

Schedule an interview with a (1) family based on personal/professional acquaintance, to complete a comprehensive, written assessment/analysis using the criteria listed below (based on class notes and readings).

DO NOT use your family of orientation (family of origin) or your nuclear (conjugal) family. (For definitions, see the Glossary of Terms in Friedman et al, Family Nursing textbook.

Objectives

Examine the impact of functional patterns and role structure on the family.

Examine family relationships and communication patterns.

Identify influences on family health promotion.