The Medical Social Worker: A Neglected Ally in the Management of Patients with Burn Injuries

Burn injuries come with enormous challenges and devastation to the victims. The consequences get worse when multiple members of a family are involved. Social supports are necessary, especially where health financing is mainly through out-of-pocket expenditure. The use of Medical Social Workers (MSW)...

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Main Authors: Kolawole Olubunmi Ogundipe, Innih Kadiri, Amarachukwu Chiduziem Etonyeaku, Tolulope Aduloju
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Surgical Society of Kenya 2020-09-01
Series:The Annals of African Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/the-medical-social-worker