Death & Dying: How Social Workers Help

Introduction

Here are several articles illustrating how social workers help terminally ill individuals and their families.

How Social Workers Keep the HOPE Alive in Hospice
The Role of Social Work in Hospice and Palliative Care
Social Workers and Hospice

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