The healthcare team typically includes a diverse group of professionals such as:
- Nurses: Provide direct patient care, educate patients and their families, and act as intermediaries between patients and other healthcare professionals. - Physicians: Diagnose and treat illnesses, prescribe medications, and oversee the overall treatment plan. - Pharmacists: Manage and dispense medications, offer advice on drug interactions, and contribute to the medication management plan. - Physical Therapists: Assist patients in improving their physical mobility and managing pain. - Occupational Therapists: Help patients regain skills needed for daily living and working. - Dietitians: Provide nutritional counseling and create diet plans tailored to patient needs. - Social Workers: Offer emotional support, resource navigation, and assist with discharge planning. - Case Managers: Coordinate care plans, ensure continuity of care, and facilitate communication among team members.
