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They highlighted how time spent with patients was context-dependent, and that currently used performance metrics may not always adequately capture the nuances of their work.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Social workers collaborate with primary care teams to attend to a variety of community and patient needs, reflecting expertise in delivering health, mental health, and social well-being services. 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