Medical Social Worker
Support for the practical side of recovery at home.
Medical needs can create practical, financial, and emotional questions. Medical social work can help connect the care plan with real-world resources.
The essentials
What to know first.
- Community-resource assessment
- Long-term planning guidance
- Senior housing application support
- Financial-assistance counseling
- Patient and family emotional support
- Department of Aging referrals
Important: Individual services depend on orders, clinical need, eligibility, and the plan of care.