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Social work

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New South Wales Institute of Hospital Almoners
Ogilvie, Kate

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Social work

New South Wales Institute of Hospital Almoners

Organisation of medical social workers which was the forerunner of professional social workers' departments in modern hospitals. Almoners were expected to identify and ensure those who could pay did, as well as arrange after-care, special equipment for the home and additional nutrient needs.

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Ogilvie, Kate

Social worker and educator who was a formidable champion of the profession in theory and practice.

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