Importance of the social worker’s role in educating patients on their rights

Abstract

From global human interests that were a specialty profession, social work was founded together with the very middle of humane society that embodied such characteristics as compassion, solidarity, and cooperation among individuals. Thus, over time, social work has transformed into a scientific profession based on science and methodology for the benefit of improving human dignity and well-being. (Abed, 2010, p. 13). Social work practice in health care settings is rooted largely in medical social work. While working on patients’ access to organizational resources and functions, strengthening of their social functioning, and collaboration between healthcare institutions and social service agencies would be beneficial for the client; the client gains the most from efficient medical help that results in recovery which affects most major societal groups.