Introduction to Medical Social Work" is a comprehensive and essential textbook specifically designed for courses in Medical Social Work. This book covers a wide range of topics related to the field of Medical Social Work, providing students with a solid foundation in understanding the scope, significance, and historical development of the profession. It explores the roles and responsibilities of Medical Social Workers in diverse healthcare settings, including hospitals and healthcare institutions.
The book delves into various theories of health behaviour and social work practice, helping students understand the underlying principles that guide their work in the healthcare context. It also addresses the ethical considerations and challenges that Medical Social Workers may encounter in their practice, emphasizing the importance of adhering to a code of ethics in providing quality care and support to patients and their families.
"Introduction to Medical Social Work" equips students with practical knowledge and skills required in Medical Social Work services, such as breaking bad news, providing grief counselling, and navigating decision-making during critical times.
Overall, this book serves as an indispensable resource for aspiring Medical Social Workers, offering a well-rounded understanding of the profession and preparing them to make a positive impact in the lives of patients and families facing medical challenges.

Contents Part 1: Medical Social Work Chapter 1: Medical Social Work Chapter 2: Scope and Significance of Medical Social Work Chapter 3: Roles of Medical Social Workers Chapter 4: Medical Social Work in Diverse Healthcare Settings Part 2: History of Medical Social Work Chapter 5: Medical Social Work in the United Kingdom Chapter 6: Medical Social Work in the United States Chapter 7: Medical Social Work in India Part 3: Introduction to Healthcare Chapter 8: Historical Origin of Health Care Chapter 9: Major Systems of Medicine Chapter 10: Types of Hospitals Chapter 11: Functions, Purpose and Scope of Hospitals Part 4: Theories of Health Behaviour and Social Work Practice Chapter 12: Theoretical Frameworks in Medical Social Work Chapter 13: Rational Choice Theories Chapter 14: Social Cognitive Theories Chapter 15: Cognitive and Affective Theories Chapter 17: Transtheoretical Model Chapter 18: Theoretical Approaches Based on Social Networks Part 5: Ethics and Medical Social Work Chapter 19: Basic Concepts in Ethics Chapter 20: Theoretical Foundations of Ethics Chapter 21: General Ethical Principles Chapter 22: Code of Ethics for Social Workers Chapter 23: The Historical Development of Medical Ethics Chapter 24: Ethical Challenges in Healthcare Chapter 25: Decision-making Models in Medical Ethics Chapter 26: Whistle-blowing in Healthcare Part 6: Medical Social Work Services Chapter 27: Breaking Bad News Chapter 28: Grief Counselling Chapter 29: Organ Transplantation Chapter 30: Decision-Making in Critical Times Chapter 31: Psychological First Aid Chapter 32: Trauma-Related Psychological Care Chapter 33: Psychoeducation in Healthcare Settings