What Are Hector Sanchez's Problems At The Forefront?

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The clinician prioritized Hector Sanchez’s problems at the forefront because as the patriarch of the family and the main provider if he becomes seriously ill or suddenly dies it would be detrimental to his family and their survival. Celia Sanchez is the central figure in the family and her lack of English proficiency is a serious barrier to helping her family. Mrs. Sanchez ability to learn English would be beneficial to minimizing family’s vulnerability of being exploited. The clinician believes the cases of Alejandro and Gloria are equally important both cases can result in extreme bodily harm or death. The clinician chose to work with Gloria’s case over Alejandro’s because Gloria is isolated from the rest of the family with the exception

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