Research
There is a growing body of research across disciplines about social care, the impacts of social drivers of health, and how communities of care can address health-related legal needs. Legal Key has often been at the forefront of creating this scholarship. Here is a sampling of the papers, articles, and studies available, including all of Legal Key’s publications:
Rhode Island Care Planning Tool Kit
At age 18, adults can make their own healthcare decisions and document those plans and goals in a written health care plan....
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Initiating a Successful Consult with MLPB
Guidance for MLPB’s partners seeking to address an individual’s health-related social needs through legal problem-solving.
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Glossary of Housing Legal Terms
Overview of common housing terminology for legal problem-solving.
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A Strengths-Based Approach to Screening Families for Health-Related Social Needs: Executive Summary
Six concrete recommendations for a strengths-based approach to social need screening with families, intending to minimize potential harm and unintended consequences.
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