Social Work Support For The Health Service In India

Abstract

The Integration Of Social Work Into India’s Healthcare System Has Become Increasingly Vital In Promoting Holistic, Patient-centred, And Equitable Health Services. Social Workers Play A Crucial Role In Addressing Psychosocial, Cultural, And Environmental Factors That Influence Health Outcomes, Complementing The Biomedical Approach With Humanistic Care. This Conceptual Paper, Based On Secondary Data And Literature Review, Explores The Multifaceted Contributions Of Social Work To The Health Sector In India. It Discusses The Historical Evolution, Scope Of Practice, Challenges, And Opportunities For Social Workers In Medical, Psychiatric, And Community Health Settings. The Paper Argues That Effective Collaboration Between Health And Social Work Professionals Can Strengthen Public Health Programs, Improve Patient Outcomes, And Foster Social Justice In Healthcare Delivery. Policy Integration, Institutional Support, And Training Reforms Are Essential To Fully Realise The Potential Of Social Work In The Indian Health Sector.

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