Provides assessment and support to help people deal with an illness or injury.
Assesses clients' needs and gives support to help them deal with illness or injury.
Services include:
- help addressing concerns of clients, families, and members of the healthcare team
- information and education (e.g., making good decisions, caregiver stress, career or work options, end-of-life care, child care options)
- referrals to community resources and services (e.g., financial help, accommodation, transportation)
- help solving conflicts within families and with the healthcare system
- speaks with government agencies and departments on behalf of clients
- support as clients transition home or to another care setting