A Good Death in Hospital and the Social Work Role - Ep. 67
The Social Work Stories Podcast
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The Role of Social Workers in End of Life Care
The case study really captures the work we do when someone is dying in a hospital setting and how dignified and peaceful it can be. We worked as a team to provide holistic care to Jim and his family. There are a pewtic intervention with companioning, life review and memory making as well as facilitating a soothing environment plus providing practical assistance and psycho education. Only social workers can clearly articulate what we do when we speak to patients and families. Don't wait for a referral for end of life care. It's unlikely they fully understand the knowledge and skills we bring to care for the dying and their families. I think that and also giving them this episode from the podcast because often they're
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