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Social work in the hospice and palliative care setting is the professional practice of helping those people diagnosed with a serious or life-limiting illness, their family systems, groups and communities to understand and navigate the multiple dimensions of dying and bereavement. This guide describes the key values, primary goals and responsibilities for social workers in hospice and palliative care settings. It has references and additional resources, including a checklist for assessing and enhancing your agency’s social work services.

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