9.7 CLOSING SUMMARY
This is a summary which workers are so often
reluctant to make, because they are unable to face the fact with their clients that the
reason for which they came together in the first place has been resolved. It is important
for students to learn in practice and demonstrate in recording hat not every case needs to
be kept going for ever and that cases can be reopened.
Outline
- Referral and presenting problems.
- Problems as they have emerge during work with client/family.
- Dates covered.
- Number of interviews, pattern of interviews (weekly, monthly, etc.),
where held and how arranged (e.g. letter, or popping in).
- Description of the client and his problems at this point in time.
- Comment on why both client and worker feel that the contact should
end at this point. Plans for re-contacting agency if necessary might be commented on.