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Flashcards by Bonnie McDonald, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Bonnie McDonald
about 6 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| advantages of a team approach in health care | -shared, collaborative, group decision making approach -focus on continuity of care -improved treatment planning -reduction of service duplication -improved team communication |
| multidisciplinary team | client is seen by more than one health professional but communication between professions is minimal e.g. outpatient clinic |
| interdisciplinary | coordinated collaboration to reach a common goal -communication is strong -collaborative team meetings with the client e.g. rehabilitation settings |
| transdisciplinary | health professionals from different disciplines make up the team and carry out similar work e.g. mental health |
| physiotherapy | uses manual therapies, exercise programs and electrotherapy techniques to treat musculoskeletal conditions, neurological conditions and cardiothoracic conditions. |
| social work | provide information, counselling, emotional and practical support |
| nursing | care of individuals of all ages, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. It includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness and the care of ill, disabled and dying people. |
| speech pathology | assess and treat people who have a communication disability or difficulties swallowing food and drink. |
| clinical psychology | provide psychological services to individuals across the lifespan and for mental health conditions that range from mild, severe and complex. |
| neuropsychologist | provide assessments and treatment recommendations for people experiencing difficulties with cognitive functions. Also provide treatment that may employ cognitive, educational, behavioural or psychosocial methods. |
| dietician | apply the art and science of human nutrition to help people understand the relationship between food and health and make dietary choices to attain and maintain health, and to prevent and treat illness and disease. |
| occupational therapists | health professionals who are trained to assist people to overcome limitations caused by injury or illness, psychological or emotional difficulties, developmental delay or the effects of aging |
| OT goal | assist each individual move from dependence to independence, maximizing personal productivity, well-being and quality of life. |
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