10 Questions
What was the key factor in the emergence of social work in health in the United States?
Changing demographics of the US population
Who introduced social work to medical settings in 1905?
Dr. Richard Cabot
How did the American Association of Medical Social Workers define medical social work in 1934?
A specific form of social casework focusing on the relationship between disease and social maladjustment
What did Harriet Bartlett emphasize about medical social work?
It concerns itself with the social problems arising directly out of the nature of the medical treatment
What do medical social workers specialize in according to the MSW Guide?
Public health and inpatient medical or mental health care
What is the main focus of Lesson 1?
Social Work in Health
According to Gehlert (2012), when did social work in health originate?
19th century
What approach to healthcare is defined in the module objectives?
Biopsychosocial approach
What is the role of a genetics and disability social worker according to the module objectives?
Identify the functions and ethical considerations
Which topic does the module specifically aim to explore?
Social work in the areas of genetics, disability issues, families, and the elderly
Explore the historical connections between social work and health in the 19th century United States, and how societal changes influenced the evolution of social work in healthcare. Gain insights into the demographics, attitudes, and roles that shaped the origins of social work in health.
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