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].

●截至目前，四川已分领域统筹布局244个社工服务试点，其中医务领域33个、学校领域58个、信 访领域18个，呈现多点开花、成果涌现之势 《方案》明确针对不同对象提供专业化精细化服务。面向患者和家属，要提供心理—社会支持、 出入院适应、对接医疗救助基金、远程服务、健康知识及相关政策宣教、心理情绪辅导、医患关 系调适等服务。面向医院和医务人员，要提供减压服务，参与医学人文教育、调适医患关系，开 展社会志愿者招募、培训、管理和志愿者服务活动督导。面向基层机构，要协助开展慢病管理、 家庭医生签约、医养结合、健康促进等服务，为出院患者对接社区资源。面向应急事件，要为突 发灾难事故和公共卫生事件受害者提供危机介入、团体辅导等专业服务，整合应急资源，普及高 发疾病的预防和控制知识。 ●到今年底，四川二级及以上医院将全部建立医务社工制度；到2027年底，全省三级医院将全覆 盖设立医务社工部门、配备专职人员 本报讯（四川日报全媒体记者 樊邦平）12月20日，记者从省委社会工作部获悉，近日，该部同省 卫生健康委等6部门联合印发《四川省推进医疗机构医务社会工作的工作方案》（下称《方 案》），对健全医疗机构医务社工服务体系作出系统部 ...

Core Insights - The Beijing Municipal Health Commission reported that there are currently 787 medical social workers in the city, with 293 public healthcare institutions providing medical social work services [2] - Medical social workers are integrated into key health service areas, offering psychological support, social assistance, and patient communication [2][3] - The initiative aims to support vulnerable groups, including the elderly, disabled, and high-risk pregnant women, through various programs and services [3][4] Group 1 - The number of medical social workers in Beijing has reached 787, with 9803 volunteers coordinated to assist in various healthcare services [2] - Medical social work has been embedded in critical healthcare processes, providing services such as psychological counseling and medical assistance [2][3] - The "Love Home" project has provided 882 nights of free accommodation to 146 families, demonstrating the impact of social work on patient care [3] Group 2 - Medical social work is expanding into grassroots healthcare, with 15 training bases and 229 units established to enhance support in community health [4] - The integration of medical social workers with community social workers aims to improve service delivery and reach underserved populations [4] - Over the past year, more than 1700 volunteer services have been conducted, benefiting over 4 million people [4]