It’s the responsibility of the hospital social worker to look after the welfare of patients while they are hospitalised and ensure they’re protected and helped. Photo: 123rf.com
Adam (not his real name) is a primary school boy whose parents are on the verge of divorce. His father often hits his mother. Sometimes, he also hits Adam. This has been on-going for many years.
When Adam was first brought to the hospital by a social welfare officer from the Social Welfare Department, he was found to have lacerations on his scalp and bruises on his back.
