02582cam a22003493u 4500 49545 UtSlPG 20260610134135.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 19008754 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HV RA Cabot, Richard C. (Richard Clarke), 1868-1939 Social Work; Essays on the Meeting Ground of Doctor and Social Worker Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-07-29 Produced by Bryan Ness, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "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.) Original publication data not identified Friendly visiting Medical social work -- United States Charities, Medical Social service https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49545 90383 90383