Social Work in Healthcare Settings: Roles in Hospitals, Palliative Care, Disability Support, and Chronic Illness Management
About this audiobook
Social Work in Healthcare Settings: Roles in Hospitals, Palliative Care, Disability Support, and Chronic Illness Management is a comprehensive, practice-informed guide that explores the vital and evolving role of social workers within the healthcare system. With a deep commitment to human dignity, health equity, and ethical care, this book offers readers the knowledge, tools, and insight needed to navigate complex clinical environments with skill and compassion.
From hospital discharge planning and crisis intervention to palliative care, disability advocacy, and chronic illness management, this book empowers both emerging and experienced professionals to deliver meaningful support across diverse health contexts. It also engages with cutting-edge topics such as telehealth, interdisciplinary teamwork, and systemic health reform—making it a future-facing resource for social workers working at the frontlines of human well-being.
Whether you're serving in emergency rooms, hospices, rehabilitation centres, or community clinics, this book will guide and inspire you to lead with empathy, ethics, and impact.
