Social work in health care in Canada

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25128/2520-6230.21.3.3

Keywords:

health, health care, health sphere of Canada, social work in health care, activities of a social worker

Abstract

The article examines social work from the standpoint of the activities of a social worker in health care in Canada. It is mentioned how social work was formed in this sphere. The role of professional organizations in Canada in the formation of this area of activity was noted. Some of the challenges faced by social workers in health care in Canada at different times are considered. The current state of social work in Canada is analyzed.

Author Biography

Nataliia Nazar, HEI "Ukrainian Catholic University"

MSW, PhD student in Social Work with the Department of Sociology and Social Work

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2021-09-30

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Nazar, N. . . (2021). Social work in health care in Canada. Social Work and Education, 8(3), 341–351. https://doi.org/10.25128/2520-6230.21.3.3

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Vol. 8 No. 3 (2021): Social Work and Education

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