Managing emotions and navigating the complex medical system.

Medical social services include addressing social and emotional concerns related to the patient's illness and care; helping the patient access community resources to assist in recovery; and counseling for the patient and family.

Medical social workers also help with:

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• Assessment of social and emotional factors related to patient’s illness and care

• Counseling for home/family situations and to arrange for placement

• Community resource planning

• Short term therapy 

• Conflict related to chronic of illness

• Educating patients and families about illnesses and treatment plans

• Conducting psychosocial assessments to identify mental or emotional distress

• Counseling those in crisis or experiencing distress

• Connecting patients and their families with necessary resources