Medical Social Work is a sub-discipline of social work. Medical social workers typically work in a hospital setting, have at least one graduate degree in the field (Masters degree in Social work (MSW) or MSSW), and work with patients and their families in need of psychosocial help.This ranges from emotional support to social support and to helping patients access to other resources and assistance. A Social Worker is a trained professional working in any one of a number of settings - the voluntary, public or private sectors - to assess and meet peoples social needs by providing services which enable them to live in safety and with independence and dignity. ... A Social Worker is a trained professional working in any one of a number of settings - the voluntary, public or private sectors - to assess and meet peoples social needs by providing services which enable them to live in safety and with independence and dignity. ...

MSW can also stand for a Master of Social Work degree. The Master of Social Work (MSW) is a type of masters degree which is received from a graduate school that has been approved by the Council on Social Work Education. ...