Asked by ummat ul qareem on Sep 25, 2024
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The interprofessional core team includes members from which disciplines?
A) Nursing, medicine, volunteers, and nutrition
B) Medicine, nursing, social work, and clergy
C) Medicine, nursing, physical therapists, and volunteers
D) Nursing, home health aides, volunteers, and clergy
Interprofessional Core Team
A group of healthcare professionals from different specializations working collaboratively towards patient-centered care.
Physical Therapists
Healthcare professionals who specialize in the physical treatment of patients to alleviate pain and improve or restore mobility.
Home Health Aides
Caregivers who provide in-home assistance with activities of daily living, healthcare tasks, or both.
- Describe the role of an interprofessional team in providing palliative care.
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Shrîhan Akram3 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
An interprofessional team approach involving health care professionals from different disciplines is central to optimal palliative care practice and quality outcomes. The interdisciplinary core team includes members from medicine, nursing, social work, and clergy. Ancillary disciplines are also included. Volunteering is not considered a discipline in healthcare.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the role of an interprofessional team in providing palliative care.