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As members of the multidisciplinary health care team, clinical social workers are trained, licensed professionals who provide a range of psychosocial services to enhance the quality of care for children and their families, both within the hospital and the community.
Social workers help children, teens and families build their strength and ability to cope. By understanding patient and family concerns, social work professionals join with families to develop options and plans that meet their child's health, developmental and emotional needs.
Services provided depend on the unique needs of each patient or family, and may include counseling and assistance with issues such as:
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What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of social work? Help. That's exactly what the social workers at Children's Hospital Boston provide every day to patients and their families...
