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December 8, 2017 Part 2: Advanced approaches to patient and family care / The hospice social worker mindset

Hospice social workers: Before you can “be there,” you gotta get there

People who work with grief know the value of being present. Holding space. The ministry of presence. Just listening… The

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May 29, 2017 Hospice psychosocial assessments / Part 1: Beginning hospice social work

Hospice social workers: Help patients get more out of your service by listing what you provide

Make it easy for hospice patients and families to learn about what you do in their time with a visual aide they can keep handy in their home. Feel free to customize this list to reflect your strengths and the resources in your service area.

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hospice social work - the simple definiton
April 22, 2017 Defining hospice social work success / Part 1: Beginning hospice social work

The simple way to describe what a hospice social worker does

Most social workers know what BPSS stands for. Nurses in hospice monitor and treat the patient’s biological self, and spiritual counselors promote the spiritual well being. The hospice social worker, like most social workers, assesses and intervenes to promote wellness…

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