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Record Nr.

UNINA9910462380003321

Autore

Dziegielewski Sophia F

Titolo

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

Pubbl/distr/stampa

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

ISBN

0-8261-1943-3

Edizione

[3rd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (484 p.)

Disciplina

362.1/0425

Soggetti

Medical social work - United States - Methodology

Managed care plans (Medical care) - United States

Hospitals - Case management services - United States

Hospitals - United States - Administration

Social work administration - United States

Medical care - Computer network resources

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

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.

Sommario/riassunto

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