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Module 1Defining Medical/Healthcare Social Work 

Discussion

Purpose

Discussion Prompt

• In your own words define clinical healthcare social work practice, and explain the role of this area of practice within the social work profession.
• Discuss the value that social workers bring to the healthcare team. Can this value be achieved by other professionals such as nurses?

Review the Discussion grading rubric by clicking on the ellipsis (3 dots) on top right corner of this page.

 

Textbooks and Resources

Required Textbooks

The following books are required for this course:

Title: Publication Manual of the American Psychological AssociationAuthors: American Psychological AssociationPublisher: American Psychological Association (APA)Publication Date: 2019-10-01Edition: 7thAPA Citation

American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). American Psychological Association.

Title: The Changing Face of Health Care Social WorkOpportunities and Challenges for Professional PracticeAuthors: Sophia Dziegielewski, PhD, LCSW, Diane C. Holliman, PhD, LCSWPublisher: Springer Publishing CompanyPublication Date: 2019-09-15Edition: 4thAPA Citation

Dziegielewski, S.F. & Holliman, D.C. (2020). The changing face of health care social work: Opportunities and challenges for professional practice (4th ed.). Springer Publishing Company, LLC.

This textbook is available as an e-book and can be accessed from the module view.Title: Handbook of Health Social WorkAuthors: Sarah Gehlert, Teri BrownePublisher: John Wiley & SonsPublication Date: 2019-07-09Edition: 3rdAPA Citation

Gehlert, S. & Browne, T.A. (Eds.). (2019). Handbook of Health Social Work (3rd ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

 

Step-by-Step Guide for Writing Your Healthcare Social Work Discussion Post

1. Understand the Prompt

   • Define clinical healthcare social work in your own words.

   • Explain its role within the broader social work profession.

   • Discuss the value social workers bring to healthcare teams and whether this can be replicated by others.

2. Use Course Resources

   • Reference the required textbooks and peer-reviewed sources.

   • Include at least two in-text citations for support.

3. Structure Your Post

   • Paragraph 1: Define clinical healthcare social work and its purpose.

   • Paragraph 2: Explain the value to healthcare teams and how it differs from other professionals’ roles.

   • Paragraph 3: Summarize the importance of the role and its impact on patient care.

4. Engage with Peers

   • After posting your initial response, read at least one peer’s post.

   • Respond with agreement, questions, or additional insights related to their experiences or perspectives.

5. Proofread & Format

   • Check grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

   • Ensure APA formatting for in-text citations and references.

   • Keep your post clear, concise, and professional (typically 150–200 words).

 

 

 

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