Question

Clarence is a resident at a skilled nursing facility for the next month as he convalesces from an ischemic stroke involving the left parietal area of his brain. Clarence and his supportive family meet each week with the speech therapist, social worker, occupational therapist, physical therapist, dietician, house physician, and MDS coordinator. Which term describes this approach to Clarence’s care? a. Interdisciplinary b. care coordination c. Multidisciplinary d. Interprofessional

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Multidisciplinary

Rationale:

Multidisciplinary care is the care of an individual from various disciples and from different organization work together as a team. The goal of the team is to deliver comprehensive care to improve the quality of life of the patient. Based on the improvement in the patient's condition, the team may change according to the needs.

Interdisciplinary is the care of the patient with the approach of different professionals within the health care sector. Care coordination is a team-based work to improve the quality and safety of the patient. Interprofessional is the care of patients through the approach of coordination of members within the profession. So these are all not appropriate.