International Conference 2024 | International Hospital Social Work Models of Care - Policy, Practice and Innovations Panel

The 10th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health (ICSWHMH) was held in November 2024 in Melbourne. This significant event in successfully brought together social work professionals, researchers, educators, and students from around the world to discuss and share the latest developments in the field of social work in health and mental health.

International Hospital Social Work Models of Care - Policy, Practice and Innovations Panel

In the evolving landscape and challenges of hospital social work, our panel will examine how a broader systematization and the social determinants of health can assist in identifying and developing new care models tailored to patient profiles. The panel will also delve into patient autonomy and how changes to legislation in different countries are shaping the future roles and responsibilities of Hospital Social Work.

Presenters:

• Prof Lynette Joubert (Australia, VIC)
• Ms Melissa Chew (Singapore)
• Ms Elisa Gordon (USA)
• Ms Mary Joyce (Australia, WA)
• Ms Leena Mannisto (Finland)
• Dr Hadas Rosenne (Israel)
• Dr Samuel Shih-Chih Wang (Taiwan)