SOCW8205/SOCW6205/SOCW 8205/SOCW 6205
SOCW6205 Medical Social Work II
Week 7 Assignment
HIV/AIDS Epidemic
In a 3- to 4-page paper:
• Briefly explain how the HIV/AIDS epidemic has changed since it first emerged in 1981.
• Explain how the roles of medical social workers have evolved over the course of the epidemic. Select one specific milestone and elaborate the roles of medical social workers.
• Explain the profession’s ongoing advocacy and support to the prevention of HIV/AIDS.
• Explain the challenges the profession has been facing and anticipates facing when dealing with HIV/AIDS patients. Provide specific examples.
Support your Assignment with specific references to resources, using appropriate APA format and style. You are asked to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the resources for this course.
