ABSTRACT

Expectations of the social work role within healthcare teams was explored utilizing perceptions of physicians, nurses, and social workers from a variety of healthcare settings and specialties. Thematic categories illuminated intraprofessional and interprofessional perceptions of experiences pertinent to the inclusion of social work services. Responsibilities for social work healthcare practice in specialist settings included providing assessments, counseling to address emotional and social wellbeing, assisting in coordination of systems, and management of systemic family issues. Traits expected of the social worker included expressing confidence, communication aptitude, and basic knowledge of medical terminology.

摘要

利用来自各种医疗机构和专业的医生、护士和社会工作者的看法，探讨了对医疗团队中社会工作角色的期望。主题类别阐明了专业内和专业间对与纳入社会工作服务相关的经验的看法。专科环境中社会工作医疗保健实践的职责包括提供评估、咨询以解决情绪和社会福祉、协助系统协调以及系统性家庭问题的管理。对社会工作者的期望特征包括表达自信、沟通能力和医学术语的基本知识。