Day in the Life of a DOCTOR: Shadowing Emergency Department SOCIAL WORKER

[@boyslikemelo]

Haven't had a chance to watch but finally someone is showing the role of a social worker! Sincerely, ICU social worker! 💁🏽‍♀️😆

[@ViolinMD]

Hi! Hope it at least shows a small part of your complex, important job!!

[@boyslikemelo]

Thank you so much for doing this and shedding light on our role! Not many people recognize the importance in our role!

[@charleyyxx6591]

Nice to see our work being potrayed properly!!

[@lauramarps]

inpatient rehab social worker here - echoing these sentiments! thank you for highlighting our role in healthcare ❤️

[@sarahthoms1450]

The roles of social workers are usually not seen, but are missed when they are not there. From, a child psychiatric social worker.

[@katibarrett8779]

Comment from a social worker in the US, on dealing with challenging situations etc: The biggest, and hardest lesson is to not take ANYTHING personally. That means having an invisible plexiglass shield between me and other folks. When they sling verbal barbs, it slides off the shield. It means not owning someone else's challenges OR successes. They get to own those, my job is to offer support in accessing services; to recognize their humanity and autonomy; to treat them with dignity and respect; and to let go of control of the outcome. When things go wrong, yes, it's difficult, but it's not MY fault. It also means, when things go well, it's beautiful, but it's not my success. It's theirs.

[@mewsagi4055]

This is super important! I’m a therapist in community mental health and many times clients get upset because they have been failed by the system so many times, and because in the moment they have no other tools to cope so they react intensely. It doesn’t mean they’re bad people, it means that’s the best they can do right then and it isn’t the helpers fault the person reacted intense.

[@evercuriousmichelle]

I got a master's of science in counseling and wish that this had been a large part of the curriculum. I was an academic advisor at a college, where I didn't really get to use my degree much, but I still really struggled with students and parents who saw it as my job to save them from learning painful lessons from their own mistakes. The fact that a mistake in course planning could add thousands of dollars also really added pressure. I struggled to maintain empathy while also not taking on the emotions around me. I ended up leaving the field because I just couldn't develop that shield.

[@Myayarmetoplzsub]

I’m graduating in May with a BSW degree and I will definitely take this advice! Thank you!

[@deecee9878]

Beautifully said! ❤

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

@@deecee9878 "When things go wrong, yes, it's difficult, but it's not MY fault." I wouldn't have called such a claim a beautifully said thing.

[@kendellewis9416]

My mom is a social worker and they are so underappreciated. They basically do all of the behind the scenes and it is so amazing!

[@linnsoltwedel]

I think its AMAZING that you shadow and learn from everyone at the hospital, because its so many more amazing people than just doctors and nurses. And I love how you go out of your way to do this, that makes you an even better doctor!

[@tiff2106]

I know it’s not feasible but i think every doctor (and nurse) should do this during their residency! In Germany there are mandatory modules they have to do (icu, internal medicine…)

[@linnsoltwedel]

@@tiff2106 Agree 110 %!

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[@818mswinnv2]

THIS is what I want to do - create a collaborative education program that stresses the importance of the relationship between the various clinicians involved in care. I want to help build the teams before the teams even finish their practicum and residencies. It drives me crazy when new social workers and new physicians, nurses, aides, RT/OT/ST, don’t know how to maximize their multidisciplinary relationships because they are never taught the benefits and limitations of one another’s skillset. We should be able to hit the ground running in order to reduce wasted time and effort and the risk of sub-optimal outcomes. This video is an excellent example of the need the program I am working toward. I also REALLY appreciate you sharing this view of what we really do, it is VERY frustrating to constantly have to re-educate and pushback against outdated misconceptions about what we can and should do. THANK YOU!

[@cjmacq-vg8um]

where was the social worker when the emergency room DENIED me medical care? where's the social workers I NEEDED for the last 15 years as i've been neglected and abused by doctors, landlords, cops and lawyers? this system IS A LIE! it doesn't really exist. when a vast majority of americans in desperate need for help are denied help on a daily basis? the system is a SHAMBLES and it ain't getting any better. ITS GETTING WORSE! u. s. priorities are TRULY in the gutter. and people wonder why this country's going to hell? here's one reason right here! I NEED HELP! I CAN'T FUNCTION! and there's absolutely nowhere i can turn to for help! my fascist country has abandoned me and MILLIONS of other americans in need!

[@CaitlinMarie02]

Liver transplant Social Worker here! It’s so nice to see a physician learning about and shadowing interdisciplinary partners in the hospital. Unfortunately it’s often the case doctors and nurses don’t quite understand our scope and role and frequently expect us to wave a magic wand and “fix” a patient’s situation or “force” them to enter treatment etc. Communication and mutual respect are so needed to bring patients the best quality of care

[@julialachowski9436]

I’m currently an ER SW in the U.S! I absolutely love ER SW. you never know what your day is going to bring and I love supporting my medical team and our patients. It can be very difficult to not take things personally when patients or families are aggressive or upset with you but you have to take comfort in that you did everything you could. ER SW is a pretty mysterious job to the public…even to other social workers! Thanks for shedding light on a job that I absolutely love!

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[@jayee42099]

May I ask if you had to get your MSW to work in hospital or your BA? (Sorry newly aspiring scial worker here lol)

[@jasper-ul7kd]

This was slightly heartbreaking to watch, especially the first patient's story. Thank you for covering such an important part of the healthcare system.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Only slightly?

[@cinephile1712]

Yassssssss! Shout out to social workers!! As a clinical SW who’s worked in EDs it’s one of the hardest roles to play in healthcare - mad respect for those who do it long term. Also, the shadowing series is really cool, so here’s one vote for continuing it!

[@thedailyfashionsnowyfamily1328]

I had a seizure (second one) two days ago and my first one was 2 years ago Idk why cuz I was not seizure meds lol

[@samigreytak977]

When I was in nursing school during my psych clinicals, I got to shadow the social workers of the unit. And it was both an amazing and horrible experience. You don’t really know how little resources there are until you are trying to find placement for people. The social workers I worked with were such good problem solvers.

[@lindseykuehl6247]

Thank you so much for sharing a social worker's contribution in the medical field! As a dialysis social worker, I find that many people don't understand what I do or why patients would need a social worker! It's awesome to see social workers represented.

[@treeeenuh]

Hi! I’m a dialysis social worker as well. I think most people don’t understand what we do and offer until they need us.

[@Zoe-gz4qx]

@@treeeenuh how do you become a social worker in the hospital setting in specific areas like this?

[@treeeenuh]

@@Zoe-gz4qx hi! In California at least: You have to get a masters in social work, have clinical supervision for 2 years (ASW), then take your licensing exam (LCSW). Some hospitals and other medical settings will accept associate social workers (ASW) as we work through licensing though. Usually you’ll want to know what type of settings you’re interested in so that you can be placed in one during your masters program’s field practicum.

[@hannahtatem]

As a SW on a covid and kidney transplant unit I really appreciate your respect for what we do and representing it here on your platform. ♥️

[@hannahtatem]

@Cait Equally rewarding and challenging; it’s a unique experience because you work with fresh transplants that are so hopeful for a life changing moment but you also work with patients whose transplant has failed and finding the right way to support each individual can be hard.

[@treeeenuh]

I’m on the other side. I’m a dialysis social worker helping patients make life changes to qualify for transplant, and if they don’t, how to maintain quality of life while having to treat multiple times a week.

[@hannahtatem]

@@rzy4701 some days yes and some days no! I think a lot of us get into the field hoping to change the world and learn quickly that bureaucratic nonsense stands in the way of that. But I’m still able to humanize patients and present them with empathy, compassion, and guidance in a really scary time of their life… so that’s pretty special!

[@treeeenuh]

@@rzy4701 I do! I love my job! I’m not going to lie and say that there’s no difficult days or times that I’m burned out, but I think that comes with all jobs. I’ve found that it’s very important to set boundaries at work, to know your worth when negotiating for pay, and don’t settle for toxic workplaces.

[@jenniferburger2710]

Thank you for this, shadowing of a social worker. I am in the USA and unfortunately lost my daughter in July. I never had a social worker come and offer support or talk to me during the less than 24 hrs before my daughter passed. Her doctor was quite upset that I had not been spoken to and it had been hours. Great job to your hospital for doing all that can be done to try and help patients. My daughter had a torn celiac/aorta artery

[@JanaMariie]

I’m so sorry for your loss

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

I'm so sorry for your loss Jennifer and I pray your daughter is resting in peace. ♥

[@NYMusic89563]

I am so sorry for your loss💕

[@jenniferburger2710]

@@JanaMariie Thank you ❤

[@jenniferburger2710]

@@RedRoseSeptember22 Thank you ❤

[@dsmith1228]

I'm a social worker in acute psychiatry (addiction and mental health) in a Canadian hospital. It is hard enough as it is to get community supports for our patients (especially given our prolonged cold winters, shortage of shelters and budget shortfalls), but with the Covid crisis we are having to make harder than usual decisions in discharge planning. Our work is complex and yes, often heartbreaking. Many hospitals require ICU, Emergency and mental health and addiction social workers to have graduate degrees, so the process of qualifying (degrees, licensure and registration) for our profession takes many years.. Thank you Siobohan for shining your light on the role of social workers in hospitals!

[@SovietUzbekistan]

Social workers are much like sociologists?

[@trevorholsinger6127]

@@SovietUzbekistansocial work is informed by sociological research but is a distinct field from sociology. A lot of time people from the social sciences will take their undergrad into social work. I have my bachelors in Sociology and I am a current grad student in an MSW program

[@Fuzzyin08]

I am so happy you shadowed a social worker!! I am social worker in the US and these are the every day challenges we have. It’s very emotionally draining having to tell someone there is no where for them to go. Thank you for showing this!! ❤️

[@cynthiaandvern]

I am so grateful for all the care our healthcare workers are providing in these extraordinary times. I feel that mental illness is definitely harder to heal than most physical ailments, my heart goes out to all those assisting those dealing with mental health issues. It must be hard to work everyday in a field that is so highly emotional.

[@joshuamckillop5806]

im currently homeless and watching this in a psych ward. thank you for bringing light onto the lovely beings we call social workers

[@angelaresko3859]

As a social worker myself, it is awesome that you’re raising awareness on the role of a social worker and what we do within the healthcare setting. Love how you shadow other workers/fields

[@ceeq3997]

i had no idea the incredibly complex role that social workers play -didn't even know they worked in hospitals 🤭. i felt myself so emotionally drawn in to the stories, and even more to the personalities of these brave (they sure have to be!!) young women. "make it happen" wow! super impressive, thank you!! 😍🤩

[@ViolinMD]

Couldn’t have said it better myself 🙌🙌🙌

[@roadyharrison101]

Social workers are so so important! I’m graduating with my BSW in may and I love seeing all the differing roles social workers have

[@Myayarmetoplzsub]

Same here. Congratulations!

[@heidigraber3725]

Watching Suzanne and see how compassionate she is brings me to tears! You all are amazing!

[@samjones4327]

Thank you for another great video!!! Social workers rock!! I have experience with homelessness and my social worker put me on the best path to getting back on my feet. I was so blessed to be in a town where the mission did not turn anyone away and I was able to stay there for two years and also receive healthcare for my illnesses so God bless all social workers and Physicians like you Siobhan who care and do it everyday for the betterment of human kind!! Peace & Blessings!

[@jessicarodman3569]

Wow! Their role is so, so important! I could imagine it would also be very emotionally draining! They are special people 🥰

[@treeeenuh]

It is! We learn very quickly to put up a wall and to not take work home with you. It’s very easy to burnout and we’re actually recommended to have our own therapist to manage through what we deal with.

[@jessicarodman3569]

@@treeeenuh Wow thank you so much for all that you do! You are appreciated 💛

[@ladym34]

This was a great video. I am in the USA and I was the POA for my grandmother (rest her soul). We used Palliative Care. They were so very helpful, kind and understanding as I was young at the time and had no clue how to help my grandmother. I am now currently my aunt's guardian, and my aunt is dealing with a mental health issue. I had to speak with the social worker when my aunt walked out the home and ended up in the hospital. The social worker was so very resourceful and a relief for me as again I have never dealt with this type of situation. Thank you so much for this shadow. people need to see this. Many Blessings to all of our Health Care and front-line workers 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@r2c3]

Keep "making things happen", what a tough emotional job for Michelle and all the medical team... 👏

[@Sarah-yv8dn]

I think that's awesome your shadowing different departments. I'm a PCA and I feel like the lower level people get talked down to like you dont know what your talking about when you see something concerning in a patient

[@afxntini]

i am a social work student in ontario and we have med school students come in and shadow some of our group sessions at my practicum job, just to get them familiar with what we do and the different social services available in the area. i am so grateful that the medical field and the social services field are starting to work together more and more to better serve patients

[@manuelaaguirre7251]

I was a hospital social worker and got to cover all the floors. It is an exhausting job, with limited resources. It broke my heart when I couldn't help my patients, and covid had just started and made everything slightly more difficult. Respect to the people who continue to work as hospital social workers.

[@s1eepjunkie]

It's so great to see what other Healthcare professionals do!

[@sarahhenry9985]

Thank you for shedding light on what medical social workers do! You might just be the first video ever that has shown this and it is appreciated! Sincerely, postpartum OB/NICU social worker

[@brooklynb5585]

I'm so glad you are showing the role of social workers. I feel like we are often over looked in the medical field, and in general ❤️

[@Lostmyspoons]

I appreciate this video SO much. I’ve thought about going in to school to be a SCW, but didn’t really understand what they do day to day. I love helping people so much, and always go above and beyond for others. I know it can be a hard job, but I know I’m here in this world to help the people who need it most. You’ve really helped me make my decision.

[@anastasiatorres646]

I love watching your videos but this one in particular since I am a Pediatric Oncology Social Worker in the US. It's so true, Social Workers make things happen. As Michelle said it's all about meeting the client where they are at. Thank you for showing a side of the hospital that is never talked about (:

[@Natalee.Marie8990]

What is the schooling for this? How did you get into oncology. I’m a high school senior trying to find what I want to do after highschool and I’m interested in this! 😊

[@ariannacarosella2568]

Thank you for making this video! It is so refreshing to see an accurate portrayal of a hospital social worker’s role. Typically in media we are present for child protective services only. Sincerely, an oncology social worker in a Canadian hospital!

[@aliciahebert6807]

Clicked SO fast! Love the videos! Sending love and positive vibes during this crazy time 💕

[@dinaramadan5756]

Omg same!!

[@ViolinMD]

aw thank Alicia!!

[@kirstiewallace7260]

I had no idea just how much social workers do they are truly amazing as well as the doctors and nurses. God bless x

[@jillianmyerly1818]

I love watching you shadow the different departments! I'd love to see you shadow in a rehabilitation department, especially an occupational therapist. I'm currently completing my last rotation in a neuro ICU, and OTs have different roles in pretty much every setting within the hospital.

[@karenknaus221]

Thank you for sharing!!! My daughter is currently in school to become a social worker!!! They are another set of heroes in our health care front lines!!!!

[@jordan4862]

As an ER nurse, I cannot thank my social workers enough. They're absolutely incredible humans!!! THANK YOU SOCIAL WORKERS! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mommajay9112]

I am loving these videos showing other hospital specialists. As a former RN and working in the emergency services, we see how all the different departments work together. You are doing a service for everyone sharing how all hospital staff work together. Love your videos!!!!

[@2cshanno]

Great Job! Medical Social Worker for the last 14yrs and I love it. So ecstatic to see the life of a SW being highlighted and the various challenges faced when trying to secure limited resources in our communities…❤️

[@jkbjkbarry]

This series is amazing. So many people are involved in healthcare and I love learning how each one contributes.

[@JB48-H2]

“Make it happen” is also the motto of any recreation department in healthcare! I feel like we are always doing the most random tasks and keeping track of everything haha. I really hope you shadow a Rec therapist too :)

[@KibbysGhost]

This would be really interesting!

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

Great video. Thanks! Mental illness can be really difficult. The mind that has the illness is the same one that has to deal with the problem. That homeless patient could help himself if he'd change his behavior, but he seems incapable of it. It's a vicious circle. I have to admire the professionals who keep trying to help him even when he's so angry and aggressive. I was my dad's sole caregiver in the last years of his life. I also helped my aunt this past year after she broke her hip. Social workers were very helpful in both cases.

[@TheTAJASTunes]

This is one of my best Vlog I’ve ever stumbled across. My daughter plays the violin and her dream is to be a medical doctor in the future. Knowing that you play violin and a doctor at the same time is a blessing and inspiration to my daughter. We going to follow now and forever.

[@Mandy-gz1xl]

Thank you soooo much for honoring social workers like this!!! I highly respect you as a doctor for doing this!! 😊💕 Far too many people talk down to or look down upon social workers! So thank you so much for showing how hard AND how rewarding it is! And how necessary social workers are. Deeply appreciate it as someone studying to be a social worker and already being talked down to, because people don’t realize how much social workers do! God bless you! 😊❤️

[@jenniferlilly5132]

I’ve been hoping this video would come one day! Inpatient psychiatric social worker here. I love your videos and the compassion and expertise you share with all of your patients!

[@amandaleonhard6848]

I love this shadowing series! I would love to see you shadow someone who works in the laboratory, since that’s the area of medicine I’m currently studying to go into! 😊

[@ViolinMD]

Love that idea Amanda!! It’s definitely on my list!

[@PotentialFireHazard]

I love that you're showcasing such a wide variety of Allied Healthcare Workers! There's such an incredible spread of clinicians and support staff that contribute to patient care, and only a select few get any widespread recognition or notoriety (not that that's why people go into these professions) I'd love to see if you could showcase Paramedics at some point. Hamilton has a fantastic service, and Paramedicine is such a misunderstood part of the healthcare system, despite often being the first point of contact for the patient to said healthcare system.

[@CeCeEmme]

Thank you SO MUCH for this - I'm a social worker debating on taking an emergency social worker position and seeing you shadow emergency social workers really helps see what it's like day-to-day (although understanding that everyday is different)!

[@lonithibault1048]

I'm in school finishing my human resources degree and watching this really makes me think this is something I would really love doing. I have worked in dementia and ASD care for almost a decade and I want to continue helping but can't handle all the heavy lifting any more. Thank you so much to everyone for sharing this with us!

[@sophianross7883]

I'm so grateful to the docs and other staff for what they do! The way they take care of their patients and strive to help them feel better really touches my heart.

[@matraclm5422]

I have Lupus, and I wish I had someone as upbeat and understanding as you to talk to about my illness 😧. I'm honestly just sad and scared more than half the time... Having social workers taking care of patients is also so precious and sooo appreciated. Thank you for your videos!

[@redd1911]

I have sickle cell disease and temping to complete my master's in social work and work as a medical social worker. It's going to be very challenging. I understand what you are going through. Stay strong!

[@lisalitman9769]

Thank you so much for shedding light on the role of the ED Social Worker! We are so often portrayed incorrectly; this is honestly the first time I have seen such an accurate description of what we do!

[@MsCutie2010]

I am so glad that you chose to shed light on the critical role of social workers. As a fellow social worker, it is important for the public to understand our role and the many challenges we face in the helping profession. When my father was terminally ill with cancer last year, the social workers were the ones that helped us make sure that we could provide him with the best end of life care possible. Our efforts often go unnoticed and unappreciated.

[@lynn2574]

Agreed. I’ve worked as a social worker myself for 25+ years. But when my father was on hospice services last summer, being a recipient was so enlightening. As my dad was ill and then passed, the hospice social workers were one of my strongest supports, and understood I was juggling grief, caring for my mom who has Alzheimer’s, and my own family and life responsibilities. What we do matters.

[@christierichardson4581]

I’m a hospital chaplain resident working daily with the palliative care team and social workers. We are all constantly on the go helping patients, their families, and staff. Social workers do so much and act as a liaison between the hospital and local resources. Thanks for this video.

[@katkni]

Occupational therapist here! Would love to see OT/PT/ST highlighted!

[@ashleyhilliard8134]

Recreation Therapist! Shadowing one would be so cool. February is Therapeutic Recreation awareness month. Would be amazing to spread the word about TR. 💗

[@AlliePye]

I’ve never heard of this before. Is it similar to OT?

[@mashibby]

Rec therapists are amazing!! My rec therapists were nothing but helpful in my recovery process and I could never thank them enough for getting me back on my feet and moving again after losing that

[@ashleyhilliard8134]

@@AlliePye we use recreation and leisure activities to help people find their purpose and achieve a higher quality of life. We also help people built skills that may be an asset to them in other areas of their lives.

[@karlyfloyd3673]

Wow, the second patient really is why I want to become a Medical Social Worker. My mom had been diagnosed with a rare uterine cancer and she was put on hospice, the social worker she was assigned to was such a doll and really helped me manage having my mom being put on hospice. I cant wait to give those families support!!

[@eternalsunshineofthespotlessme]

So nice to see what a social worker does in an emergency department! I work in a hospital and have always wondered what the role entails!

[@becoo6910]

Hi! Been watching since you were a 2nd year resident. Big fan. I'm entering my final semester of nursing school. I have picked NICU as my specialty. You were my inspiration to get started in the medical field. Huge cheers to you!

[@kenib18]

Social workers are amazing people. When my very premature babies were in the NICU, that was far from where we lived; they helped us find hospitality houses to stay in so we weren’t away from our babies. They accompanied us to in hospital emotional support groups, gave knitted beanies to our babies, made sure we were fed, and just asked how our day was going. Such a wide scope of patients and families they serve, and I will be forever thankful for the sweet angles that helped us. 💗

[@doreenwhitehead4224]

I really like your coverage of various health and social care professionals and the work they do. I believe you are one of the most informed physician in the country. No exaggeration. Throughout my 43 yr carreer as a RN, I was often amazed at how little the docs knew and truly understood the work of the other professionals. Thanks. Job well done!

[@arnold206]

Wow doc, I continue to be impressed with your content. I’m an ER nurse in the US and I value our SWs so much because of what they do and how positive they are whilst dealing with all of it. I’m glad you’re highlighting different (valuable) departments bc they deserve it! I know they’re probably super busy with covid but it would be cool if you shadowed an RT too😀

[@ericbayer1292]

These shadowing vids are awesome! Theres so many different staff you can shadow too... the "unsung heroes" of healthcare. Surgical techs, sterile processing, lab staff, environmental services, dietary/food service, security, transporters, rad techs, PT/OT, SLP, perfusionists, RTs, EMS, nursing assistants.... the list goes on and on. You do a great job of opening people's eyes (both in healthcare and externally) and showing them just how many people and disciplines are needed to care for the sick and injured. Keep doing these!!

[@nicolelynne1452]

Thank you so much for bringing light to such an important profession within the hospital! I am completing my MSW placement at a hospital and it is so hard to see the systemic issues that we have here in Canada. COVID-19 and the housing crisis have really tied our hands in regards to what we can do for our patients.

[@julielavigne4517]

As a hospital SW, i am soooo happy that you decided to highlight out role in the hospital setting! Thank you!

[@Avydseeker]

This is SUCH a great video, so informative, it definitely highlights the nuances of social work and all of the considerations that SWs have to make when dealing with individual psychosocial circumstances. Thank you so much for this content! I am starting a MSW practicum in a couple of months and this is incredibly helpful.

[@noemidlt09090]

I’m forever grateful for my hospitals social worker. When I was hospitalized, I was still in college and 1000 miles away from home. This particular time, my friends were all busy and I didn’t have a ride to the pharmacy to pick up my prescription or home. I told the nurses bc when I was discharged and trying to go but had to wait an hour for an Uber. They told the social worker and she got me a voucher for a cab to take me wherever I needed to go, no cost to me. I almost cried. I was a broke college student, I couldn’t even afford the Uber I was calling and I was just going to go home without my prescription bc I couldn’t asked multiple stops. It just meant so much.

[@vindelanda]

Social workers really do make it happen! I used to work at a public library that had a few social workers and it was amazing the solutions they found for people experiencing extremely difficult situations. I was also amazed by how patient they were with people who were not yet ready to accept help, and how willing they were to give people second chances after the person had verbally abused them or caused an incident. Truly an incredible and vital profession!

[@Aleena8700]

I love this series. It's so cool seeing inside each aspect of jobs in the medical sector!

[@haley4155]

I’m a hospital social worker in the US and loved seeing this! We matter too! 🥰❤️

[@shockwavesgt3313]

Having interest in being a hospital social worker inspires me! My mother was a administrator in several retirement / rehabilitation centers for 20 years I'm getting a lot of vibes from this video and her experience and I think I would be a great emotional supporter for people in need in a hospital.

[@samigreenberg6632]

I love this so much! Really reaffirms my decision to get into social work

[@nettieskingdom1061]

This was one of the best "day in the life" of videos I've seen. It really gave an up-close look, without breaking HIPPA, of an ER social worker! Thank you!

[@LINKINservicedog]

I just wanted to say thank you for all that u do. Your attitude and demeanor means so much to me as a nurse practitioner. And I’m also a patient with severe gastroparesis and other issues. And I highly respect u and all that you do. I was told that I will die without certain help. I also wanted to say that your are a true example to those just going thru Med school. Thank u for being you. And for caring. Much love from Kentucky, Lesley and Service Dog Jake. (And of course my other dog Evie, my kitty Phoenix, even my fish all admire what u do. Thanks again for everything.

[@ViolinMD]

Thank you so much for such a thoughtful and caring message - it’s lovely to e-meet you!

[@LINKINservicedog]

@@ViolinMD thanks so much. I respect you in so many levels. And my medical service dog is for seizure alert and blood sugar issues. And he’s so popular where we see patients. Gggcc

[@frankpalermo3882]

Out of all the you tube videos I watch, yours is most enjoyable and informative ,your pleasant and caring personality has a lot to do with it.

[@candycrusher45]

This was very interesting. You are lucky to have such great people there to help. We don't often think of all of the behind the scenes people that contribute to the overall wellness of society. Thank you.

[@cymoner9148]

I'm in my last year if high school and going to college to be a social worker! I'm so excited and seeing how amazing this lady is makes so hopeful.

[@rjt6954]

Love your videos. I'm an Emergency Medical Dispatcher in Scotland and I love seeing how all the departments work together and how things work in other countries too.

[@LevadeNZ]

I've had the experience of being family and rushing to the hospital for an emergency call after my granddad went from previously stable to GCS3 with a sudden stroke in ED, and rushed through from ED to critical medical assessment, during COVID. The front desk in ED being aware we were coming made it so much easier. it's an often overlooked thing on the to-do list when a patient is critically ill, but it makes the family's life a little less stressful in that moment. I also can't overstate the importance of the palliative team. I've dealt with palliative teams several times, but when it came to my granddad and how sudden and unexpected his decline was, they did such a great job looking after the family as well as the patient.

[@NoxPrincess]

I was overcome with emotion this episode! The second patient's story really got me. Kudos to all social workers out there.

[@tabithaguthrie6394]

I love this! Finally someone showing what we deal with daily, all day long. And this is just one patient. Our caseloads can be up to 30 patients in an 8 hour day! We are burning out.

[@lezup]

Sad to see such a lack of housing with it being winter. It is however good that you can give him so many things including the Narcan. It’s great that you have social work to help the cancer patient. That’s a hard moment for any family.

[@whatamievendoing3416]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for showing how much social workers do!

[@micheleburgess8893]

Suzanne is an amazing social worker and I am always so grateful for her assistance.

[@aliciamayrn]

When my nephew was born and it was deemed foster care was the safest for him d/t birth circumstances, the hospital social worker was so amazing with us. I ended up taking him home as his foster mama, but before then, she set up the ability for us to go visit him and help connect me with what I needed. It’s a thankless job and she was very appreciated.

[@libbeegalloway2325]

Thank you for taking the time to understand all aspects of patient care. It will truly make you a better, well-rounded physician and person. You're awesome! - from a pre-med aspiring to be like you one day

[@Claudia-fw9xy]

Every profession is important. Including social workers and the health team. Shout outs for working so hard and making things happen. ❤

[@tiastrong203]

I've been waiting for a social work shadow!! As a medical social worker I'm constantly busy and I love the video to explain how much we do that not a lot of people realize!

[@ivylemkus7436]

Thank you for today's portion of happiness. You're so uplifting. 🤗💕 You're the best Siobhan! 😊

[@toinfinityandbeyond3948]

I am taking classes to do just what you do and I have learned so much from you’re videos! Thank you so much and keep up the good work!

[@heatherlynsey3092]

Sometimes you can’t it better, but you can at least not make it worse. We can all live by those words. These folks are angels walking among us.

[@danieboudreau3648]

I love your videos! Especially the shadowing one. As a mobile crisis social worker for mental health ans addiction services, this one really got me in the feels! Thanks for shining the light on this wonderful profession!

[@sweetwillow028_]

I used to be a patient facilitator. It was so so stressful in the beginning. Eventually, I understand that It's a hospital and often we are facing life&death situations. Stress is normal. I should ride the waves and keep my energy/positivity up as often as possible. Now I am finishing my 1st year in dietetics, watching your videos is nostalgic, and also learning new things. There was stress, but I def. remember there were memorable times when I was able to help patients during their vulnerable moments, very rewarding and motivated me to go back to school for more education :)

[@TheLivelovelaugh73]

As a child protection social worker who also works at a homeless shelter (in BC, Canada) I really appreciate you shadowing a social worker! Side note - we don't have nasal spray naloxone available here which is unfortunate considering our very high homeless/addiction population.

[@aaronhadley3750]

Make it happen... that's it in a nutshell. We get called into just about everything you can think of at one time or another. I'm retired after 27 years in medical social work and case management. Excellent video!

[@daniromta]

I am a pediatric medical social worker. It’s refreshing to see videos on KZbin about the important work we do in healthcare ❤

[@wendyxia]

Student here! I love seeing these different roles that all contribute equally to delivering quality healthcare! I haven't had much exposure and am learning so much from your videos!

[@tanesha5043]

I love the fact that you’re shadowing a medical social worker!! It’s great to see other healthcare professionals. Such an amazing Dr 👩‍⚕️🥰

[@sabbystyle9056]

As someone training to be a social worker (3rd year BSW student) this was a video I was waiting on for a while!! I hope to be an ER social worker in Hamilton at some point in my career. I love getting to help people and advocating for their needs, and “make it happen” is extremely accurate to what we have to do. Sometimes in this field we need to get very creative in order to meet our clients at their level. Thank you for this video❤️