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ArticlePalliative medicine reports

Shaping the Future: Recommendations from a Palliative Social Work Summit-A National Call to Action.

Arden O'Donnell, Shirley Otis-Green, Myra Glajchen, Jung Kwak, Vickie Leff, Terry Altilio, Karen Bullock, Jessica Curd, Abbie Latimer, Chris Onderdonk and 5 more

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

15 authors.

Arden O'DonnellBoston University School of Social Work, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6304-9782
Shirley Otis-GreenCollaborative Caring, Toluca Lake, California, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4077-6044
Myra GlajchenMJHS Health System, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York, USA.
Jung KwakSchool of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA.
Vickie LeffWurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University, New York, New York, USA.
Terry AltilioSocial Work Network in Palliative and End-of-Life Care Listserv, New York, New York, USA.
Karen BullockBoston College School of Social Work, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA.
Jessica CurdBall State University, School of Social Work, Muncie, Indiana, USA.
Abbie LatimerCollege of Social Work, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA.
Chris OnderdonkUniversity of San Diego Health, Department of Palliative Care, San Diego, California, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3959-6129
Rachel RuschUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
Danetta SloanJohns Hopkins Center for Health Disparities Solutions, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Cara L WallaceSchool of Nursing, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6739-1910
Stephanie P WladkowskiSchool of Social Work, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, USA.
Barbara L JonesBoston University School of Social Work, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Palliative social workers play a critical role in serious illness care by addressing the biopsychosocial, spiritual, existential, and cultural needs of patients and families. Despite substantial professional infrastructure and contributions to equity and person-centered care, the profession faces persistent challenges related to recognition, funding, and visibility. These challenges are intensified by widening health inequities, policy threats to access to care, and national workforce shortages. Methods: To assess the current landscape and advance a coordinated professional agenda for palliative social workers in the United States, the Results: Participants articulated a unified vision for the future of palliative social work, identifying priorities including formal recognition of social workers as essential interprofessional team members, advancement of equity-driven care models, development of a diverse and sustainable workforce, and strengthened cross-organizational collaboration. Consensus emerged around the need for coordinated advocacy, shared resources, targeted research investment, and public-facing strategies to increase visibility and impact. Conclusion: The

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health equityhealth social workinterprofessional carepalliative social workserious illness caresocial drivers of health

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PMCPMC13422735

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