Multidisciplinary Team Essay

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Multidisciplinary team review
A multidisciplinary team review could improve informational continuity, management continuity and relational continuity during patient’s transition (Haggerty et al. 2003). The Australian commission on safety and quality in healthcare (ACSQHC 2010) recommends a multidisciplinary team approach and the involvement with patient and family member in decision-making. Individuals’ health-seeking behaviours and care preferences are influenced by their culture (Napier et al. 2014). Many older Greeks migrants believe that family plays the essential role caring their family (Hurley et al. 2013). As Amara does not speak English, a multidisciplinary team should be involved and communicate with Jim and his family in their …show more content…

The collaboration of multidisciplinary team approach could provide patient with holistic assessment, and address the continuity of care (Haggerty et al. 2003). As Jim is still on intravenous antibiotics on the medical ward, the medical officer may consider to change it to oral antibiotics for simplifying medication management. Moreover, Jim’s BMI 30.4, being a passive smoker, genetic predisposition and high-fat Greek diet (Ferro-Luzzi, James & Kafatos 2002), could increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, dietitian and physiotherapist’s input may need to discuss with Jim on modifying his diet and exercising on weight loss and weight control. Jim can also be on new medication to reduce the cardiovascular risk. Patients usually show confusion on the changes of their medication prior to discharge (Ziaeian et al. 2012). Thus, medication education from Jim’s nurse and pharmacist would be required to assist him to understand the indications and side effects of his prescribed medication. A discharge coordinator would make referrals for Jim after his consent, the involvement of social worker can provide Jim and his family with further information regarding relevant local community

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