SW 4975 – MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK IN INDIA

Date : 02-04-2011 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

SECTION A

Answer ALL questions. Each answer should not exceed 50 words. (10 x 2 = 20)

What was the primary role of Almoner in UK?
List out any 4 functions of a Medical Social Worker in a centre for Cancer care.
Write any 4 rights of patients.
List any 4 specific roles of a Medical Social Worker in a Community Health Setting
Who said “Medicine is a Social Science”. Why?
What is a Psycho Somatic Disorder? Give examples.
Expand UNCRPD.
Write four principles of Pallative Care
What is Passive Euthanasia.
Name any two Models of Medical Social Work.

SECTION B

Answer any FOUR questions. Each answer should not exceed 300 words. (4 x 10 = 40)

Explain the concept “Patient as a Person” through a case study from fieldwork.
Highlight the role and functions of a Medical Social Worker in an HIV/AIDS care centre
Write the importance of Multidisciplinary Team work and the role of Medical Social Work in a rehabilitation centre.
“Field work training is an important component in Medical Social Work”- Justify
Write the components of Staff Development for Medical Social Work in a Diabetic setting.

SECTION C

Answer any TWO questions. Each answer should not exceed 600 words. (2 x 20 = 40)

What are the opportunities and challenges encountered by Medical Social Worker in Hospital Setting? Explain how you would address those issues.
Explain the concept of Disability? What are the Psycho-social problems faced by people with diability and the role of a Medical Social Worker.
Write in detail the Psycho-social, economic and cultural issues concerntig patients diagnosed with infertility? Explain Social Worker interventions for such patients.