What is the role of a physician?
Diagnose and treat disease processes.
What is the role of the physician assistant?
Primary healthcare providers. PA's are able to diagnose, treat, manage and prescribe. Training is based off of the medical model.
What is the role of an occupational therapist?
Help individuals with activities of daily living to regain function/ function independently.
What is the role of the social worker?
Enhance individual's lives and well being by helping meet basic and complex needs.
What is the role of the pharmacist?
Check and dispense ordered medication.
- Can be responsible for patient education.
Different roles physicians can have:
-Resident
-Fellow
-Attending
-Hospitalist
What is the role of the nurse practitioner?
Primary healthcare providers. NP's are able to diagnose, treat, manage and prescribe. Training is based off of the nursing model.
What is the role of a physical therapist?
Help individuals to improve their ability to move their bodies.
What is the role of the chaplain?
Clergy member who supports individuals and their spiritual/ religious needs.
- Can be used for staff members as well.
What is the role of the dietician/ nutritionist?
Assess and support individuals nutritional and health needs. Help develop nutrition plans and educate individuals.