As a palliative care social worker, I perform the following roles; Providing diagnostic education to patients with palliative care needs. Developing care and treatment plans for patients with palliative care needs, conducting community outreach and home visits to help establish and strengthen community-based care and management of palliative care needs, empowering patients and caregivers in social economic skills through training, and supporting group model. Addressing patient and caregiver psychosocial needs to enhance their coping skills. Creating awareness among other healthcare providers on palliative care needs.

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