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  Healthcare Social Work   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Health care social workers help patients and their families cope with chronic, acute or terminal illness and handle problems that may stand in the way of recovery or rehabilitation.
Medical social workers play a crucial role as part of a team in a variety of healthcare settings.
Social workers provide counseling for patients and their families to reduce anxieties, and assist in adjustments with life changes resulting from illness.
presentation.edu /admissions/oldprograms/social_work/sw_health_care.htm   (437 words)

  
 Ida M. Cannon: Founder of Medical Social Work
Convinced that medical practice could not be effective without examining the link between illness and the social conditions of the patient, Cannon diligently worked at creating the field of medical social work.
She declared in her deeds and words that there should be within the hospital someone definitely assigned to represent the patient's point of view and to work out with the physician an adaptation of the medical treatment in the light of the patient's social condition.
In recognition for her labors in successfully building the medical social work field, she was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Boston University and an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from the University of New Hampshire.
www.harvardsquarelibrary.org /unitarians/cannon_ida.html   (1029 words)

  
 Services   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Social workers are available 16 hours a day seven days a week to assist families and patients with health related problems.
The social worker is the primary contact between the your family and the treatment team.
Social work partners with various community agencies/resources to assist you in your post hospital recovery and maintaining your health once you recover.
www.mghp.com /services/socialwork.shtml   (418 words)

  
 PhpWiki - Medical Social Divide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Until the government accepts these medical problems as social problems and funds them, not on the basis of a return on an investment, but on the basis of a moral national ethos it won't happen and it won't happen as long as everything is based on some economic cost analysis, instead of human needs.
Missouri recently ended coverage for 36,000 low-income working parents, including a reduction in the income limit for working parents from 100 percent of the poverty line to 77 percent (from $15,020 to $11,565 for a family of three).
The Democratic Party is incapable of addressing the real social polarization in the United States -- that between the wealthy elite and everyone else -- because it stands on the same side of that social divide as the Republican Party.
www.pnews.org /PhpWiki/index.php/MedicalSocialDivide   (3517 words)

  
 social work history
lthough social work's Progressive era was dominated by the story of the settlements, the practice of social casework also made significant advances.
However, Medical social work did not become an area of practice until Dr. Richard Cabot introduced a medical social services department at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1905.
Social Service was the agency that reaches into the home and makes it its duty to supervise the conditions outside of the hospital and the activity of the patient in relation with the family and community.
www.idbsu.edu /socwork/dhuff/history/chapts/3-5.htm   (348 words)

  
 Clinical and Medical Social Work   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Introduction to the concepts of "social welfare" and "social policy." Topics include emphasis on the relationship between social policy and the delivery of social services.
Descriptions of present day social welfare programs in terms of the philosophy, legal base, program policy, and impact on both the target service group and the larger community of present day social welfare programs.
A study of interviewing and assessment instruments and approaches for working with multicultural population.
www.delmar.edu /catalog/descript/cmsw.html   (119 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - gay-rights movement (Social Reform) - Encyclopedia
While there was some organized activity on behalf of the rights of homosexuals in the first half of the 20th cent., the modern gay-rights movement in the United States is usually said to have begun with the Stonewall riot (June, 1969) in New York City, which resulted from a police raid on a gay bar.
A number of groups formed to work for the repeal of laws prohibiting consensual homosexual conduct; for legislation barring discrimination against gays in housing and employment; and for greater acceptance of homosexuals among the rest of the population.
A number of American corporations, however, now offer same-sex partners of employees medical benefits comparable to those offered to employees' spouses; about one fifth of all workers are employed by these businesses.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/G/gayright.html   (743 words)

  
 Medical social work   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Medical social workers typically work in a hospital setting, have at least one graduate degree in the field (Masters degree in Social work (MSW) or MSSW), and counsel patients on resources available to them.
This counseling ranges from talking to a battered woman about how to press charges and access women's shelters to helping indigent patients access financial assistance.
MSW can also stand for a Masters degree in Social Work.
www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/medical_social_work   (151 words)

  
 Jamaica Hospital Medical Center - Social Work
The Social Work Department assists patients with their hospital stay and discharge arrangements.
The staff is comprised of a team of trained and experienced social workers who monitor your hospital stay from admission to discharge.
The social worker assists the patient with arrangements needed for after discharge and placement in a nursing home or rehabilitation facility, if necessary.
www.jamaicahospital.org /pages/patient_services/social_wk.htm   (122 words)

  
 Medical Social Work
Too many cooks don’t spoil the outcome when it comes to ensuring McLaren’s Medical Rehabilitation Center patients are discharged with all anticipated medical, emotional and social needs set in motion.
It’s a unique recipe for each patient – medical social work plays the lead coordinating role, but therapists, doctors, patient and family all have a say about continuity of care, as the patient transitions from hospital to home.
Social Work also helps patients resolve and emotional issues around their hospitalization, and "bridge the gap" with continuing therapy needs.
www.mclaren.org /body.cfm?id=534   (237 words)

  
 Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust : Medical Social Work   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
We are trained in social work, counselling, rehabilitation and mobility and can advise, inform and counsel in all these areas.
Such are the pressures in clinic that some patients find it difficult to discuss their fears with the medical staff.
The Medical Social Work Department is situated near the outpatient entrance so please do drop in if you would like to see us.
www.moorfields.org.uk /AboutUs/Clinicaldepartments/MedicalSocialWork   (243 words)

  
 Medical Social Work Services - Santa Barbara County
A Medical Social Services Practitioner is located at the main Santa Barbara clinic and Medical Social Workers are located at the Santa Maria and Lompoc clinics.
Social workers are available for psychosocial assessment, assistance in identifying and accessing community resources, and limited supportive counseling services.
The Public Health Department social workers are recognized in the community as the professionals with the expertise to assist indigent patients in accessing medical care through referrals to community and charitable agencies.
www.sbcphd.org /ur/mss.html   (297 words)

  
 Medical Social Work with Inpatients   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
As members of the medical team, we work with other providers to identify problems and activate resources to help reach treatment goals for patients.
We review or screen patients when they are first admitted, to identify those patients that likely will need social work intervention to help with their discharge.
Examples of patients at risk for needing help are those that will need skilled or special care after leaving the hospital, those who may need to move to a supervised living situation, or elderly patients who are vulnerable to abuse by others.
www.idbsu.edu /socwork/va/medical_social_work_with_inpatie.htm   (281 words)

  
 MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT
The Medical Social Work Department provides a range of supportive service to patients, families and those effected by illness and hospitalisation.
Each medical social worker provides a service to one or more hospital consultant and medical, nursing, clinical support staff, families or patients themselves can make referrals.
This booklet was written by members of the Medical Social Work Department in Beaumont Hospital who are experienced in working with the bereaved.
www.beaumont.ie /DEPTS/support/socialwork   (536 words)

  
 Medical Social Work & Discharge Planning   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Potomac Hospital's Social Work and Discharge Planning Department is available to help hospitalized patients and their families.
Our medical social workers have master's degrees and our discharge planners have bachelor's degrees in nursing.
Work with your doctor and other members of your healthcare team to identify what services you might need in the hospital and when you go home
www.potomachospital.com /mswdp.html   (390 words)

  
 MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER
An employee in this class coordinates the social work services of a health center, or a major medical or mental health social work program within the Department of Health Services.
Work is primarily administrative in nature and includes development and implementation of program goals, budget preparation, writing grant proposals and supervision of professional, para-professional and clerical staff.
Work is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through conferences and written reports.
www.co.suffolk.ny.us /civilservice/specs/2663spe.html   (329 words)

  
 THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER® ONLINE Discussion Forum: Crisis work versus medical social work
You might also want to read some of the posts in other areas of this forum regarding "medical social work" because there are some people with extensive experience in that area who wrote really informative messages.
Personally, I would be leary of the medical social worker position in med/surg.
The diversity was great and I learned a lot about medical issues/death/etc. However, I felt that the true "social work" was lost in the hospital - as far as the role the they wanted me to assume.
www.socialworker.com /discus/messages/1/672.html?973274312   (588 words)

  
 Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center : Social Work Services   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Representatives of Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center Social Work Department are available to help you and your family cope with the problems and stress that often accompany illness or hospitalization.
Professional social workers provide support and guidance in dealing with an illness or treatment and can help you make decisions about discharge plans.
Neither Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center, or any of their affiliates, nor any contributors shall have any liability for the content or any errors or omissions in the information provided by this website.
www.desertspringshospital.net /p160.html   (227 words)

  
 Social Work Jobs/Social Service Jobs-SocialService.Com
social work, counseling, mental health, psychology, employee assistance, developmental disabilities, case management and much more.
only $45 employers can search, view and print resumes from our social service resume database for one month and they may opt to receive e-mailed notices of newly posted resumes that match their selected criteria.
- SocialService.Com is the place to start looking for a social service or social work job, whether in mental health, substance abuse, children and youth, medical social work, criminal justice, domestic violence, counseling, community organizing and outreach, EAP, mentoring, homelessness or a variety of other human service areas.
www.socialservice.com   (320 words)

  
 Wilfredo-Social
Works with the worries and problems that affect the patient in his/her environment, looking for solutions for them
Social diagnostic and a plan of treatment for the patient and his/her family
When the medical social worker is notified, he/she MUST take care of the case and MUST call the police if they were not notified yet
www.tld.net /users/wildjriv/Social.htm   (269 words)

  
 Medical Social Work   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Please add "Medical or Hospital Social Work" discussion topic to the list.
The turnover in medical social work is high and we can all use some support and a place to share ideas.
Our jobs (case management and discharge planning) have been handed over to LVN's and RN's who may or may not even have bachelor's degrees and make considerably more than we do.
naswca.org /suggestions/_suggestions/00000038.htm   (64 words)

  
 Table of contents for Library of Congress control number 2002015023
Table of contents for A history of AIDS social work in hospitals : a daring response to an epidemic / Barbara I. Willinger, Alan Rice, editors.
The Emergence of Social Workers in the AIDS Epidemic: SWAN-Social Work AIDS Network, San Francisco 35 Daniel R. Ostrow The Emergence of SWAN 36 The Growth of SWAN 38 The Politicalization of SWAN 38 Chapter 5.
Social Work in HIV Care: A Labor of Love in Philadelphia 51 Patricia A. Stewart Chapter 7.
www.loc.gov /catdir/toc/fy042/2002015023.html   (1013 words)

  
 Auburn Regional Medical Center : Social Work Services   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Auburn Regional Medical Center Social Work Department is available to help you and your family cope with the problems and stress that often accompany illness or hospitalization.
They are experienced in working with community agencies and coordinate with the Case Management Department regarding discharge planning concerns.
Neither Auburn Regional Medical Center, or any of their affiliates, nor any contributors shall have any liability for the content or any errors or omissions in the information provided by this website.
www.armcuhs.com /p160.html   (210 words)

  
 Bi-Annual Report '99 Medical Social Work   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Medical Social Work Department offers a social work service to inpatients and outpatients, and their families or relatives to provide:
Support, counselling and assistance in relation to health, personal, family or social problems.
In 1998, 365 cases were referred to the department with 296 referred in 1999.
www.shb.ie /content237141803_1.cfm   (96 words)

  
 SUPERVISOR OF MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK
SUPERVISOR OF MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK                                                                           2665
An employee in this class performs administrative and professional work involving the responsibility for planning, laying out and supervising the work of medical social workers engaged in advising and consulting with caseworkers, administrative personnel and physicians dealing with solutions to social and emotional problem cases related to illness.
         Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Social Work and four (4) years of experience as a medical social worker in a hospital, out-patient clinic, medical rehabilitation facility or mental health facility.
www.co.suffolk.ny.us /civilservice/specs/2665spe.html   (508 words)

  
 Medical Social Work   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Our caring staff of social workers are prepared to assist you with the emotional adjustment of returning and staying at home.
These valuable team members can assist with locating other community services which will help you remain in your home and receive needed care.
Medical Social Work staff also counsel you and your family.
www.hurleymc.com /centers/HomeCare/H_C_Med_Soc_Wk.htm   (54 words)

  
 Social Work - Medical   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
We are part of the Barwon Health’s comprehensive service working in consultation with Health Care Teams and liaise closely with other community agencies.
Social Work Staff are available between 8.30am - 5.00pm.
If you are an Inpatient, ask a staff member to contact the Social Worker for you
www.gh.vic.gov.au /periop/anciliary/social.htm   (148 words)

  
 Topics - THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER® ONLINE Discussion Forum
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If you are interested in advertising on our Web site or in our publications, please e-mail Linda Grobman for information.
When you have finished using the forum, you can return to The New Social Worker Online's main page and explore the rest of our site.
www.socialworker.com /cgi-bin/discus/show.cgi?tpc=1086&post=4766   (208 words)

  
 Best Book Buys - Medical social work Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Social Workers in Health Care Management: The Move to Leadership
Social Work and Health Care in an Aging Society: Education, Policy, Practice, and Research
Social Work and Alzheimer's Disease: Practice Issues With Victims and Their Families
www.bestwebbuys.com /Social_Work-N_10042121-books.html   (175 words)

  
 07 AAC 12.523. Medical Social Work Service
(a) If a home health agency offers medical social services, the services must be delivered in accordance with the patient's plan of care by, or under the supervision of, a social worker who has
(c) A social work assistant must have a baccalaureate degree in social work or in a human service field, including sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, or another field related to social work, and at least one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
Information concerning the current list of schools of social work accredited by the National Council of Social Work Education may be obtained from the National Council on Social Work Education, 1600 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22414.
www.touchngo.com /lglcntr/akstats/AAC/Title07/Chapter012/Section523.htm   (424 words)

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