Communication with Health Care Workers
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What is the role of a doctor?
Evaluate
Diagnose
Make referrals
Establish treatment plan
Write orders
What is the role of a nurse?
Carry out a treatment plan established by a physician
Give meds
Monitor
Response to treatment
What is the role of a case manager?
To interview pt, family members, and other support systems
Gather info about home situation
Listen to pt concerns
What is the role of an OT?
Evaluate and treat patients with strength, ADL, and ROM deficits
Recommend equipment and treatment
Assist with mental health assessment
What is the role of a speech therapist?
Evaluate and treat patients with speech, swallowing or cognitive deficits
Recommend techniques for swallowing and speech
What are examples of written communication?
Physicians orders
Chart in the PT section of pt’s chart
What are examples of verbal communication?
Phone
Pager
TigerText - electronic text to physician
What info should be passed on?
Pt’s status
Progress
Abnormal reactions
Discharge info
Equipment needs
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