Social Work Practice in Healthcare: Advanced Approaches and Emerging Trends

Social Work Practice in Health Care by Karen M. Allen and William J. Spitzer is a practical and comprehensive guide to developing the knowledge, skills, and professional values needed for effective social work practice in health care settings.

The book examines the complex environment in which health care social workers operate, exploring the technological, social, political, ethical, and financial factors that influence contemporary patient care. With a strong emphasis on practical application, it helps readers understand how social workers can respond effectively to both individual patient needs and the needs of health care organizations.

What You'll Learn

Through detailed discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, readers explore key aspects of social work practice across the continuum of care. The book also examines emerging developments in health care policy and delivery, helping readers connect social work knowledge with the changing health care environment.

Key topics include:

• Knowledge, skills, and values essential to health care social work

• Patient-centered and organization-focused social work practice

• Social, technological, ethical, political, and financial influences on patient care

• Emerging trends in health care policy and delivery

• Extensive discussion of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

• Social work practice across the continuum of care

• Case studies that connect concepts to real-world practice

• Exercises designed to encourage critical thinking and practical application

Practical Preparation for Health Care Social Work

Social Work Practice in Health Care is designed to help readers develop a balanced perspective—recognizing the importance of advocating for patients while also understanding the organizational context in which health care services are delivered.

Its combination of foundational knowledge, contemporary health care issues, case studies, and exercises makes it a valuable resource for students and practitioners preparing to work in hospitals, health systems, community settings, and other health care environments.

Build the knowledge, skills, and professional perspective needed to navigate the evolving world of health care social work.

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