Traditionally, healthcare is associated with those who have a medical mind. Because the primary function of healthcare is to treat patients, it is essential that the vast majority of personnel working in this setting have medical backgrounds. Social workers, however, are important components of any health-care system because of the interprofessional collaboration in this field.
It is the duty of social workers to foster a relationship between medical and social aspects of therapy. Park, 2020. While many medical professionals come from a scientific perspective, others may have a lack of knowledge about the social and cultural aspects. A physician might not be aware of the importance of faith when recommending medication. Segal and Gerdes (2013) argue that social workers have a useful role in this situation because they advocate the use Evidence-Based Programs to improve health care. Nursing staff are reminded by social workers that they must understand the individual needs of patients and how therapy may affect them. Doctors may receive critical patient information via social workers. The social workers are able to understand certain aspects of communication and allow patients to be comfortable sharing information. This allows nurses to perform their duties when necessary.
Today, social workers make up the majority of health care professionals. In order to increase service delivery, ideas like inter-disciplinary cooperation were introduced. Social workers are now considered indispensable in this system. Social workers are able to help patients complete EBP requirements. Patients receive therapy tailored to their needs with the help of social workers.