Social Work; Essays on the Meeting Ground of Doctor and Social Worker by Cabot
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"Social Work; Essays on the Meeting Ground of Doctor and Social Worker" by Richard C. Cabot is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book explores the intersection of medicine and social work, emphasizing the necessity for social workers in medical settings, particularly in hospitals and dispensaries. Cabot aims to highlight the significance of individualized care and the ways social workers can assist doctors in understanding the nuanced
needs of their patients, ultimately to enhance health outcomes. The opening of the book sets the stage for this discussion by detailing the historical development of social work within medical practice, particularly in the United States. Cabot elaborates on the roles of social workers as they bridge the gap between healthcare and the social contexts of patients’ lives. He emphasizes the importance of understanding individuals beyond their medical cases, encouraging an empathetic approach that considers socio-economic factors, family dynamics, and personal histories. Through examples, Cabot illustrates how social workers contribute to more accurate medical diagnoses and effective treatments by gathering essential background information that aids in comprehensively understanding a patient’s situation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Cabot, Richard C. (Richard Clarke), 1868-1939 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 19008754 |
| Title | Social Work; Essays on the Meeting Ground of Doctor and Social Worker |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| LoC Class | RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine |
| Subject | Friendly visiting |
| Subject | Medical social work -- United States |
| Subject | Charities, Medical |
| Subject | Social service |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49545 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49545-3 |
| Release Date | Jul 29, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 506 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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