Humans of Healthcare: The Medical Social Worker

Fatimang Ladola, Head of Department of Social Work, University Malaya Medical Centre | Zul Rusdi, Medical Social Worker

02-Jul-25 16:00

Humans of Healthcare: The Medical Social Worker

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What happens when you’re struck by an illness and require more support beyond just treating the symptoms or injury you have? That’s where medical social workers come in to support patients, whether with their mental health or to connect them to the right resources and financial support. On this episode of Humans of Healthcare, we speak to two medical social workers to find out more about this underappreciated role.

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Lim Sue Ann

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Categories: health policy, wellness

Tags: the bigger picture, health & living, humansofhealthcare, social work, allied health, financial support, chronic illness, welfare,

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