Two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland show that social support plays an important role in health and well-being in later life. Having access to adequate social support is ...

As a physician raising the bar in palliative and end-of-life care, I've experienced the tremendous value social workers add to an interdisciplinary care team. Throughout my 37-year journey, I've come ...

Hospital social work is an essential component in contemporary healthcare, tasked with addressing the psychosocial determinants of health. Social workers in hospital settings provide a broad spectrum ...