Medical and Mental Health Social Work Practice

This specialized course focuses on the roles and interventions of Clinical Social Workers within healthcare settings in Zambia, such as the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Cancer Diseases Hospital, and primary care clinics. Topics include chronic illness management, adherence counseling, discharge planning, palliative care, ethical issues in healthcare, and collaboration with medical teams. With the growing burden of non-communicable diseases and the ongoing HIV/AIDS response, skilled Medical Social Workers are in high demand. 25schools delivers crucial study materials, including pathways for patient referral within the Zambian health system, protocols for interdisciplinary team meetings, and case studies on managing complex health diagnoses, preparing final-year students for exams and competent practice in this critical sector.