Medical social workers evaluate a patient's mental, emotional and social well-being, assess family and financial circumstances, and communicate patient information to their health care team. They also provide counseling, maintain confidential records, connect patients to resources, and coordinate care among health professionals.

1. Remar ONG - Know Important
responsibilities of Medical Social
Workers

2. Evaluate mental and emotional health

3. Assess social, family and/or financial
circumstances

4. Communicate patient information to stakeholders
on a patient’s health team

5. Provide counseling or psychotherapy to patients
and families

6. Maintain confidential patient records

7. Connect patients and families with outside
medical and non-medical resources

8. Coordinate patient care in collaboration with
health team stakeholders