Medical Social Workers work with the patientâs family or support systems as well as other service provider agencies to develop a plan for the care of the patient in his or her home or other living arrangement. Patient counseling is an important part of the Medical Social Workerâs role. Medical Social Workers lead support group discussions, provide individual counseling, help patients determine appropriate health care and other health services, and provide support to patients with serious or chronic illnesses.
Best Answer: UTI is either cystitis or a kidney infection which is more ominous. If you are experiencing pain while urinating and have a higher urge or frequency I would suggest a trip to a clinic or your GP as cranberry juice will help but does not clear up the problem completely. On prescribed antibiotics you wil also be asked to drink plenty of fluids as part of the treatment.
Doctors generally prescribe antibiotics in the following cases: In women suffering from frequent UTIs âat least 2 per year or once every 6 months. Expecting women with UTI (those known for suffering frequently from UTIs during or before pregnancy) Patients on catheters.