Journal article
Defining the role of the hospital social worker in Australia part 2. A qualitative approach
International Social Work, Vol.48(3), pp.289-299
2005
Abstract
This study used qualitative methods to explore the role of the hospital social worker, providing further meaning to quantitative results reported in the first article. Findings revealed that social workers performed various tasks under the umbrella of discharge planning. Social workers' unique approach to patient care with its emphasis on self-determination often causes conflict with other medical professionals who tend to be directive.
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- Title
- Defining the role of the hospital social worker in Australia part 2. A qualitative approach
- Authors
- Cindy Davis (Author) - University of Tennessee, United StatesB Milosevic (Author) - University of New South WalesE Baldry (Author) - University of New South WalesA Walsh (Author) - Prince of Wales Hospital Sydney
- Publication details
- International Social Work, Vol.48(3), pp.289-299
- Publisher
- Sage Publications Ltd.
- Date published
- 2005
- DOI
- 10.1177/0020872805051732
- ISSN
- 0020-8728
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449110602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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