The three key components of case management are case review which involves regularly assessing client needs and progress, report writing and documentation to keep detailed records, and ensuring client participation in the process which is important for achieving goals. Client participation is the most important as it directly involves the client and is necessary for positive outcomes.

1. Woodside and McClam (2013) describe the three components of
case management as case review, report writing and
documentation, and client participation.
In your own words, describe each of these components. Why is
each component important for case managers?
Which component do you think is most important? Justify your
answer.
Woodside, M., & McClam, T. (2013).
Generalist case management: A method of human service
delivery
(4th ed.). Belmont, CA: Cengage.