The Multidisciplinary Team in Palliative Care

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What role does a physiotherapist play in a palliative care team?

Coordinating care plans with the family

Administering medication to patients

Providing spiritual support to patients

Assisting patients with physical rehabilitation (correct)

How does a multidisciplinary team (MDT) benefit palliative care?

Eliminating the need for family involvement

Ensuring healthcare professionals work in isolation

Providing comprehensive care through collaboration (correct)

Reducing the need for specialized training

What role does a family play in palliative care?

Providing emotional support and involvement in the patient's care (correct)

Administering medical treatments to the patient

Making medical decisions without consulting the medical team

Taking over all care responsibilities from healthcare professionals

Which of the following is NOT typically part of a palliative care team?

NGO volunteers Signup and view all the answers

What is a key responsibility of a nurse in a palliative care team?

Providing emotional support to patients and families Signup and view all the answers

How does the NGO sector usually contribute to palliative care?

Providing volunteer support and additional resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of physiotherapists in the multidisciplinary team in palliative care?

Collaborating with doctors and other health professionals in patient care Signup and view all the answers

How does the patient's family contribute to palliative care according to the text?

Playing a key role in palliative care Signup and view all the answers

In palliative care, what role do nurses play within the multidisciplinary team?

Working side by side with other healthcare workers Signup and view all the answers

How are health professionals from NGOs involved in palliative care?

Collaborating with doctors and families for patient care Signup and view all the answers

When patients are admitted to the hospital for titration of analgesics, what does this involve?

Adjusting pain medications to find the right dosage Signup and view all the answers

How do doctors from different specialties contribute to patient care in palliative care?

"Physiotherapists sharing discussions on ward rounds" Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the physiotherapist in the palliative care team?

To provide physical therapy and rehabilitation services to patients Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following professionals is NOT typically part of the palliative care team?

Pharmacist Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the patient's family and carers in the provision of palliative care?

To provide most of the day-to-day care for the patient at home, with support from healthcare workers Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the provision of palliative care?

NGOs provide specialized palliative care services in hospice or community settings Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the nurse in the palliative care team?

To liaise between the patient, their family, and the other members of the palliative care team Signup and view all the answers

How does the General Practitioner (GP) or family doctor contribute to the provision of palliative care?

The GP provides day-to-day medical care and refers the patient to a palliative care specialist if needed Signup and view all the answers

The Multidisciplinary Team in Palliative Care - Dr.Meryem ERCEYLAN

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