Hospital Social Work

<p><em>Hospital Social Work </em>introduces the reader to the world of medicine and social work as seen through the eyes of actual social workers. An essential reference for both students and professionals. </p><p>Over 100 social workers in dozens of hospitals were interviewed to provide the reader with first-hand experiences and discussions of practice principles policy considerations and theoretical treatments to provide each chapter with a unique blend of theory and practice. </p><p>Joan Beder a professor of social work and a practicing social worker recently noted an apparent lack of empirical discussion of the actual role and day-to-day functioning of the medical social worker. <em>Hospital Social Work</em> is the result a unique supplemental text for both studying and practicing medical social workers. </p>