Question

Discuss the differences between family as a client and family as a system?

What are the traditional family functions performed over history that still exist today?

Why do some family functions still hold meaning even in modern times?

Answer 1

Family plays an important part and has many functions such as emotional, financial, healthcare and support.
Family as a client and family as a system are two approaches to the family nursing. In family as a client the focus is on whole family rather than individual and describes how health issue of one individual affects the whole family. On the other hand family as a system focuses on the family as a client. It may sometime focus on the individual and the family. It is based upon the interactions between different members of the family.
Some of the important functions are finacial support which is earning money and supporting the family, reproduction and raising the children to be part of society, providing emotional sense and identity to family members, caring for each other in times of health issues.
I feel each and every function stated above still exists and is important to provide mental, physical and financial support and strength to the family members.