Summary
Contents
Subject index
This pragmatic and comprehensive book helps readers develop the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for effective health care social work practice, as well as an understanding of the technological, social, political, ethical, and financial factors affecting contemporary patient care. Packed with case studies and exercises, the book emphasizes the importance of being attentive to both patient and organizational needs, covers emerging trends in health care policy and delivery, provides extensive discussion of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and addresses social work practice across the continuum of care.
Introduction
Introduction
Social work is the largest and most important social service profession in the United States (Whitaker, Weismiller, Clark, & Wilson, 2006), with healthcare representing one of the most significant fields of practice. The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and ...
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