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Primary Health Care Workers’ Views about Social Work
Social Work at Plymouth Polytechnic. He formerly worked as a social worker in Newcastle upon Tyne and Norfolk
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A comparison of the views about social work held by 188 primary health care workers—118 GPs, 31 health visitors and 39 district nurses—working in the same teams is presented here.* The study focussed particularly on their perceptions of social workers, their role and performance. The data indicate a general acceptance of the social work role, but a lack of knowledge of or extensive criticism about, social work performance. Significant differences of view emerged about social work training, role and clients, indicating occupation is a significant factor in perceptions held. In particular, the client group predominantly dealt with appears to have had an impact on perceptions. However, views about social work performance did not differ greatly, suggesting the influence of occupation on perceptions should not be overstated.
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