The changing face of health care social work : opportunities and challenges for professional practice / Sophia F. Dziegielewski.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dziegielewski, Sophia F.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical social work--United States--Methodology.

Medical social work.

Managed care plans (Medical care)--United States.

Managed care plans (Medical care).

Hospitals--Case management services--United States.

Hospitals.

Hospitals--United States--Administration.

Social work administration--United States.

Social work administration.

Medical care--Computer network resources.

Medical care.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (484 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Springer Pub. Co., LLC, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This third edition of a best-selling social work text reflects the dramatic changes that have taken place in our health care environment since the second edition was published in 2004-and will likely continue to take place. It is a practical guide for social workers who must navigate our complex health care environment and accept new challenges while adapting to continual change. The book encompasses many facets of professional health care social work within the U.S. health care system, across key health care settings and with numerous different patient populations. The book is also a call to

Contents:

pt. I. Understanding the practice of health care social work

pt. II. Foundation skills necessary in today's health care environment

pt. III. Fields of clinical social work practice in health care settings

pt. IV. Conclusion.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-8261-1943-3

OCLC:

844729795