Social Work in the Health Field: A Care Perspective, Second Edition / Edition 2

by Lois A Cowles

Overview

This book provides an introduction to social work practice in the field of health care. It addresses both physical and mental health, examines various settings such as primary care, home care, hospice, and nursing, and also provides histories of social work practice in traditional industry segments.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780789021182
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/07/2003
Pages:	426
Product dimensions:	5.81(w) x 8.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Authored by Cowles, Lois A

Table of Contents

Section I: Introduction and Overview 1. Chapter 1. Orientation to Social Work in the Health Field 2. Chapter 2. Fundamentals of Health Care Social Work Practice Section II: Settings at the Three Levels of Intervention 3. Chapter 3. Social Work in Primary Care Settings 4. Chapter 4. Social Work in Hospitals 5. Chapter 5. Social Work in Home Health Care/ Home Care 6. Chapter 6. Social Work in Nursing Homes 7. Chapter 7. Social Work in Hospice Care Section III: Health Service Delivery and Financing 8. Chapter 8. U.S. Health Care System Strengths and Problems 9. Chapter 9. A Vision of Future Social Work Practice in Health Care