Medical Social Services provides support services for patients and their families during hospitalization and upon discharge, for people receiving outpatient services, and for previous patients and for other people not previously associated with the facility who need the service. Services included: consultation and the coordination of available services for the patient's continuing care at home or in a short or long-term care facility; or whatever other support may be needed to help resolve the logistical, social and psychological problems related to the illness; and offers information on advance directive/living will/power of attorney for health care.