Medical Social Services

Medical Social service workers help patient and their family members improve their overall wellbeing. They provide services to help patients and their families alleviate the psychological, social, and financial hardships related to adverse health conditions.

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Responsibilities of a Medical Social Service Provider

The role and responsibilities of a medical social Workers vary depending on the healthcare setting. Some of the primary work activities they perform include:

Patient Screening

A medical social worker needs to perform a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s social, emotional, financial, and environmental needs. The results are shared with other healthcare professionals to curate a custom treatment plan.

Patient Counseling

Medical social service workers help patient and their families cope with the emotional and social response to the medical illness. They educate the patients and their families of health insurance coverage, community resources, and other entitlements.

Patient Advocacy

A medical social worker is considered as the patient advocate. It is his responsibility to ensure that patient’s wishes are followed. They can work directly on behalf of the patient to communicate with the healthcare providers. They also work for patient’s rights in general.

Benefits of Working with a Medical Social Service Provider

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After-Care Assessment

When your loved one leaves the hospital, they have certain after-care needs. A medical social service worker will evaluate the patient’s current medical condition and assess their future needs. Seniors may need assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, or dementia care.

Even though you may feel sufficient to provide after-care to the patient, medical social workers have the required experience and knowledge to understand the challenges that come with returning home from the hospital. They can proactively plan and care for your loved one’s needs.

Educating the Patient and Family Members

Sometimes, it can become difficult for the patient and his family members to understand the medical terms used by the doctor. While you may understand the basics, healthcare jargon can confuse you.

Medical social service workers often serve as a bridge between the doctor and the patients. They can explain to the patient about his condition and healthcare needs in a simplified manner. Apart from translating the medical terminology, they can also educate the family members to understand what aftercare services involve.

Easy Hospital to Home Transition

Will your loved one need home healthcare services after returning from the hospital to live an independent and active life? The patient may need assistance with activities of daily life like bathing, feeding, dressing, and other similar tasks.

Social workers make it easy for the patient and his family to make the hospital-to-home transition. Having a professional around can make it easy for you to get back to work or resume your regular life without having to constantly worry about the patient.