explain the roles of social workers in providing palliative care.
To prepare for this Discussion:
Review this week’s resources (See attachments). Think about the circumstances, timing, payment, and other features related to palliative care.
Assignment
Post a description of perceptions of palliative care from the perspective of a:
Patient
Caregiver
Social Worker
Then, explain the roles of social workers in providing palliative care. Compare and contrast the fundamental differences between palliative care and hospice care. Explain medical conditions where you might consider palliative care over hospice care for a patient. Justify your position. Use examples to illustrate your case.
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the resources and the current literature using appropriate APA format and style.