As a physician raising the bar in palliative and end-of-life care, I've experienced the tremendous value social workers add to an interdisciplinary care team. Throughout my 37-year journey, I've come ...

Two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland show that social support plays an important role in health and well-being in later life. Having access to adequate social support is ...

Hospital social work is an essential component in contemporary healthcare, tasked with addressing the psychosocial determinants of health. Social workers in hospital settings provide a broad spectrum ...

Emphasising people's strengths, coordinating care around the person and challenging other professionals key aspects of social work role Social workers have an "essential" role to play in integrated ...

After a day at the United Nations, Emma McCarthy says she felt more empowered than ever to pursue a career in social work. “Being at the UN offered a rare chance for me to see how social justice ...