Serviço social e hemoterapia: breve análise do trabalho profissional do(a) assistente social

Abstract

This Course Completion Paper (TCC) discusses the role of the Social Worker in Hemotherapy. The guiding question that summarizes the research problem is: “What is the social function of the Social Service professional in Hemotherapy?” Thus, the general objective was outlined: the work of the social worker in Hemotherapy as mediation to guarantee Constitutional rights, such as the right to health. The methodology used was composed of bibliographic and documentary research related to the topic investigated. The results were organized based on the following themes: Hemotherapy in the world and in Brazil; Social Service in Health Policy; The professional work of social workers in blood centers. The actions carried out by the Social Service in Hemotherapy are intended to seek the Constitutional implementation of the right to health and awareness of the importance of safe and quality blood donation. The first professional that a potential blood donor comes into contact with at a Blood Center is the Social Worker to provide initial guidance on the importance of donating blood and how the blood donation process is carried out, forming part of a multidisciplinary team in this space. Socio-ccupational.