Social Work in Hospitals: A Contribution to Progressive Medicine is a book written by Ida M. Cannon and published in 1913. The book explores the role of social workers in hospitals and their contribution to the field of medicine. Cannon emphasizes the importance of social work in the hospital setting, particularly in addressing the social and emotional needs of patients and their families. She also discusses the history of social work in hospitals and the challenges faced by social workers in this field. The book serves as a valuable resource for social workers, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in the history and development of social work in the medical field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.