力争二0三0年底 实现全省医疗机构医务社会工作全覆盖

Core Viewpoint - The Sichuan Provincial Social Work Department, in collaboration with six other departments, has launched a comprehensive plan to enhance the medical social work service system in healthcare institutions, aiming to improve patient experience and promote harmonious doctor-patient relationships [1][2]. Group 1: Implementation Timeline and Coverage - By the end of this year, all secondary and above hospitals in Sichuan will establish a medical social work system, with conditions allowing tertiary hospitals to set up dedicated departments and staff [1]. - By the end of 2027, all tertiary hospitals in the province will be required to have medical social work departments and dedicated personnel [1]. - The plan encourages secondary hospitals and community health service centers to establish medical social work departments and positions, aiming for full coverage of medical social work services by 2030 [1]. Group 2: Service Offerings - The plan outlines specialized services for various stakeholders, including psychological and social support for patients and families, medical assistance fund coordination, and health education [2]. - For hospitals and medical staff, services include stress relief, participation in medical humanities education, and management of volunteer services [2]. - The plan also addresses emergency situations by providing crisis intervention and group counseling for victims of disasters and public health events [2]. Group 3: Development of Social Work Services - Sichuan has pioneered the development of specialized social work services across ten key areas, including healthcare, schools, and petition services, with 244 pilot projects established to date [2]. - The medical sector has 33 pilot projects, while the education sector has 58, and the petition sector has 18, indicating a diverse and growing landscape for social work services in the province [2].