Karen Marie-Neuman Allen, William J Spitzer

Broschiertes Buch

Social Work Practice in Healthcare

Advanced Approaches and Emerging Trends

Beschreibung

This pragmatic and comprehensive book helps readers develop the knowledge, skills and values necessary for effective health care social work practice, as well as an understanding of the technological, social, political, ethical and financial factors affecting contemporary patient care. Packed with case studies and exercises, the book emphasizes the importance of being attentive to both patient and organizational needs, covers emerging trends in health care policy and delivery, provides extensive discussion of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and addresses social work practice across the continuum of care.

Autor

Karen M. Allen, PhD, LCSW, received her bachelor's degree in social psychology from Oakland University, her MSW in social work administration, and her PhD in education from Wayne State University. She has nearly 20 years of experience in health care as a medical social worker, department director, and administrator. Her clinical practice involved working with individuals and families affected with severe illnesses and traumas, including burns, spinal cord injuries, head injuries, cancer, and strokes. Most recently her clinical work and research has been in trauma-infused cognitive behavioral therapy especially as it relates to women who are recovering from interpersonal violence. Dr. Allen is a co-author with Danielle Wozniak of Surviving Domestic Violence and has written over 30 publications including peer-reviewed papers, books, book chapters, and other publications. She is currently professor and director of the social work program at Indiana University Bloomington. She serves on the editorial review boards for Social Work in Health Care, Social Work in Mental Health , and Advances in Social Work, is a licensed clinical and macro-practice social worker, and teaches practice, policy, and research.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Sage Publications
• Seitenzahl: 536
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Mai 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 185mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 798g
• ISBN-13: 9781483353203
• ISBN-10: 1483353206
• Artikelnr.: 42031713