A Path Well Taken: Reflections on Social Work in Occupational Health

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  • Beth Lewis Smith College

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In this narrative, the author shares reflections on her work with other disciplines in the field of occupational health and safety, beginning over 30 years ago in the context of an academic medical center. She describes social and economic realities shaping the "beginnings" of a program designed to address the impact of occupational hazards on workers and families. She discusses the nature of services that developed over the course of the program's development and reflects on her actions as a member of the multidisciplinary team during a memorable episode in the program's history. Additionally, the author discusses the complexities involved in determining a course of action when one's views conflict with other team members, and the ethical issues that may arise in the use of a publicly-sanctioned authority on behalf of a population at risk.

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Lewis, B. (2014). A Path Well Taken: Reflections on Social Work in Occupational Health. Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping, 16(2), 9–20. Retrieved from https://reflectionsnarrativesofprofessionalhelping.org/index.php/Reflections/article/view/817

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