Medical Social Worker (MSW)

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Medical Social Worker (MSW) (Flickr Micheal_Swan)

The medical social worker evaluates the patient’s needs and helps obtain support services

  • Your role is the equivalent of an assistant athletic director.
    • You identify the resources required for the team and patient to maximize their performance
  • You identify resources for:
    • Counseling
    • Meal services
    • Financial assistance
    • Improved health insurance coverage
    • Housing