ABSTRACT

This book provides an introduction to social work practice in the field of health care. It addresses both physical and mental health, examines various settings such as primary care, home care, hospice, and nursing, and also provides histories of social work practice in traditional industry segments.

part |2 pages

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

part |2 pages

SECTION II: SETTINGS AT THE THREE LEVELS OF INTERVENTION

chapter 3|56 pages

Social Work in Primary Care Settings

chapter 4|44 pages

Social Work in Hospitals

chapter 5|44 pages

Social Work in Home Health Care/

chapter 6|50 pages

Social Work in Nursing Homes

chapter 7|36 pages

Social Work in Hospice Care

part |2 pages

SECTION III: HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY AND FINANCING