Physicians engaged in palliative and end-of-life care can appreciate the tremendous value social workers add to an interdisciplinary care team.

She champions a meaningful role for social work in the area of hospice and palliative care—now known as serious illness care—because of the specialized skill set and expertise it intersects with those ...

“Throughout my career, hospice care beckoned me ... Sharing warm smiles these social workers agree that their role in the community plays a vital role in fostering a fighting spirit.