Medical Social Services
What Is A Medical Social Worker?
A Medical Social Worker offers psychological counseling and emotional support to the patient and their family. Medical social workers can also provide information about community resources that can benefit the patient. Strengthening the patient’s social support and emotional well being are the 2 main goals of a Medical Social Worker.
What Services Does A Medical Social Worker Offer?
- Discharge Planning
- Patient’s Advocate
- Help Cope With Cultural/Social/Medical Problems
- Integrate Community Resources
- Provide Caregiving / Assisted Living Resources
- Supply Financial Services
