Question

1)   The palliative care team can include a vast array of individuals and professionals, depending on the client's specific needs.

1.1)   List 8 (eight) members of a palliative care team.

1.2)   Mention 4 (four) responsibilities of the palliative care team

Answer 1

ANSWER

1.1) Eight members of palliative care team.

                   1.Palliative physician.

                  2. Palliative nurse.

                   3.Pharmacist.

                  4.Dietitian.

                   5.Social worker.

                   6.Physiotherapist.

                   7.Psychologist.

                   8.Oncology specialist.

1.2) Four responsibilities of palliative care team.

              1. Provide symptomatic care for patients who are terminally ill.

              2. Give psychological support to patient and family members.

             3. Preparing appropriate diet plans and treatment goals for the

                  patient.

              4. Provide relaxation therapies and help the patient and family to

                   adjust with social problems of a disease.