Home
Aims & Scope
The Annual Review of Law and Policy in Health and Social Work serves as an essential platform for pioneering research and analysis at the intersection of health policy, social work, and legislative development. This distinguished peer-reviewed publication is dedicated to advancing an in-depth understanding of the legislative frameworks, policy structures, and institutional contexts that shape the evolution and practice of medical social work, especially within emerging and complex healthcare systems.
Our journal actively seeks exceptional scholarship that offers critical and comprehensive insights into the ways in which policies and legal frameworks impact the implementation and practice of medical social work. We prioritize submissions that not only examine the current state of health and social policies but also present innovative legislative recommendations to address contemporary challenges in the field. Emphasizing the importance of foundational development, The Annual Review is committed to supporting research that drives medical social work from conceptualization to implementation in emerging markets, thereby catalyzing meaningful healthcare reforms.
With an interdisciplinary approach, we welcome submissions that engage diverse perspectives, drawing on fields such as political science, economics, law, sociology, and health sciences. We encourage manuscripts that transcend disciplinary boundaries, fostering a holistic dialogue on the relationship between government policy, healthcare delivery, and social work in promoting public health and social equity.
Our Focus Includes:
• Policy Development: Studies exploring the drafting, formulation, and implementation of health policies and their impacts on social work practices.
• Legislative Innovation: Research addressing legislative and regulatory frameworks that support the growth and establishment of medical social work as a foundational aspect of healthcare reform, particularly in new and evolving markets.
• Institutional Dynamics: Analyses of the complex relationships between government, health services, and social work institutions, especially as they pertain to patient advocacy and equitable care.
• Cross-Jurisdictional Case Studies: Studies that explore how policies function in practice, using comparative case studies to understand the implications of different legal and healthcare systems on the effectiveness of social work interventions.
Invitation to Scholars:
As a global platform, we invite scholars, researchers, and professionals worldwide to contribute to this intellectually stimulating forum. We encourage submissions that demonstrate scholarly rigor, depth, and accessibility, appealing to readers within and outside traditional disciplinary confines. By fostering a global knowledge exchange, The Annual Review of Law and Policy in Health and Social Work strives to inspire impactful dialogue and legislative insights that advance healthcare and social work for communities worldwide.
Partnering with HeinOnline, we ensure our content is accessible to a global network of law schools, universities, and research institutions, making our publication an influential resource for policy makers, academics, and practitioners.
The Annual Review of Law and Policy in Health and Social Work is published annually.
ISSN: 3065-940X (Print); 3065-9418 (Online)
DOI: 10.55574/JGYC5944
Publisher: La Nouvelle Jeunesse
Publisher’s Website: www.arlphsw.org
Email: info@arlphsw.org
This scholarly journal is made possible through the support of La Nouvelle Jeunesse.
Our journal does not charge any fees for publication.