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Medical Social Service Unit
Medical social workers (MSWs) provide timely psycho-social intervention to patients and their families in helping them cope with or solve problems arising from illness, trauma or disability.
The objectives of MSWs are:
- To assist patients and their families with emotional or daily living problems arising from illness, trauma or disabilities
- To enable patients to make the best use of the medical / rehabilitation services in medical institutions and the community
- To contribute to the total rehabilitation (physical, medical and social) of patients, and their reintegration into society
- To strive for the promotion of health awareness for patients, their families and the community
Scope of Services
- Provide counseling services for patients and families with emotional, family, caring, relationship problems, etc. arising from illness, trauma or disabilities
- Formulate a discharge plan and conduct psychosocial assessment for patients, and make referral for rehabilitation services and community resources for patients and their families
- Financial assistance and other services, such as hospital fee waiving, social securities and disabilities allowance
- Collaborate with other health care providers in the community and provide the necessary assistance for them
- Provide group counseling services or organize seminars for patients or their families
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