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Hospice and palliative care social workers spend much of their time direct office consultations. A great deal of driving to visit clients and some off-hou particularly in hospice. Social workers also make phone calls to check in w In addition to direct practice, social workers play significant roles—and ar policy, education, research, and macro-level advocacy focusing on hospic Benefits and Challenges of Working in Palliative Care Palliative care and hospice offer social workers the privilege of supporting most universal—and vulnerable—life experiences: coping with serious illne and bereavement. Hospice and palliative care social workers witness, on the face of serious illness and death. They have a unique opportunity to he core existential questions. Social workers may also enjoy the positive rega perceived by many individuals, families, and other service providers. Many hospice and palliative care social workers enjoy the collegiality of w appreciate working in a medical specialty that prioritizes clients ’ psychos