Conference in North Al Sharqiyah discusses role of medical social work in enhancing healthcare

Ibra: The Directorate General of Health Services in North A'Sharqiyah Governorate today organized a National Conference on Medical Social Work.

The conference comes within the context of enhancing medical social work as a pillar of the comprehensive healthcare system. The conference aims to support integration between medical, psychological and social aspects in a manner that improves healthcare services quality provided to beneficiaries.

Moreover, the conference served as a platform to exchange professional expertise and knowledge and to showcase experiments and practices in the field of medical social work. Additionally, the conference discussed the challenges and explored development opportunities that would upgrade professional efficiency and enhance health outputs for beneficiaries.

The scientific programme associated with the conference presented working papers and specialized sessions focusing on psychological and social support for cancer patients, rehabilitation and social integration for patients with addiction, social care for blood diseases patients, bone marrow transplantation and integrated elderly care system. The programme also reviewed mechanisms for activating the role of social service in supporting civil society organizations and amplifying their social impact.

Further, the conference discussed integrated care module for persons with disabilities through the integration of medical, psychological and social services. This integration will enhance healthcare quality for persons with disabilities and support their assimilation and active participation in society.

Additionally, a presentation was given on the medical social work journey and its roles in health organizations. The programme also included a dialogue session discussing the current status of medical social work as well as professional and organizational challenges facing the field. The dialogue session also examined ways to develop the filed associated services in a manner that keeps up with health and social changes.

Mansoor Zahir Al Hajri, Deputy Chairman of Majlis A’Shura, the chief guest honoured at the conclusion of the conference the participants and sponsors of the conference.