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Family support centres in every hospital
In a hospital setting, social workers play a critical role in supporting patients and their families by addressing the social, emotional, and financial challenges that may arise during medical treatment. In Papua New Guinea these roles can often be provided by the extended family and clans or tribes of relatives that fall ill. Social workers…
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Gender Based Violence in health care (part 2)
Health providers and health systems have a critical role in supporting women, minimizing the impact of violence and preventing future violence. Why health systems? What are the roles of health-care providers? Providers are NOT responsible for Ignoring violence can do harm 1-Tok Kaunselin. Helpim Lain 7150 8000 delivers a comprehensive counselling and referral service for…
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Gender Based Violence in health care (part 1)
Gender Based Violence (GBV) is a sensitive topic in our community and is often overlooked in health care. The cultural and religious beliefs that influence the way we treat others can have adverse consequences on the health of an individual and the community. This can be a difficult topic to discuss, but the bottom line…