Handbook of Health Social Work

Provides a comprehensive foundation for advancing social work practice in todays complex health care systems

Health social work stands at the intersection of healthcare delivery, social justice, and human well-beingfields that are increasingly interconnected as global health systems confront deep structural inequities. Handbook of Health Social Work, Fourth Edition, provides the theoretical grounding, practical tools, and cross-disciplinary insights needed to address these urgent challenges. Reflecting the latest developments in health policy, integrated care, and social determinants of health, the book offers a wellness-oriented, evidence-based framework for practice across a range of settings and populations.

Authored by leading experts, this fully updated edition expands on previous work to reflect the evolving realities of todays health landscape. New material explores the implications of technologies such as A