Question

Case Study:

Ms. Tuckerno has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The patient receives care at an internal medicine clinic. Her internist is not in the office today and she is being treated by the nurse practitioner. The patient is on two medications for her MS, three different blood pressure medications, one medication for thyroid disease, one diabetic pill daily, insulin injections twice a day, she uses medical cannabis, and uses eye drops for glaucoma. Upon assessing the patient, the nurse practitioner (NP) decides her treatment plan should be adjusted. The NP discontinues some of the patient’s meds and discontinues medical cannabis. She orders the patient to follow up in two weeks.

The patient returns and is seen by her internist. The internist speaks with the patient and reviews her medical chart. The internist states to the patient, "I am dissatisfied with the care you received from the nurse practitioner." The internist places the patient back on originally prescribed medications and medical cannabis.

By Day 3

Post an explanation of your understanding of interprofessional practice. Also, explain the position on interprofessional practice for a professional nursing organization that you are a member of or of which you plan to become a member. Then, explain what you think is the best collaborative approach to manage Ms. Tuckerno’s care.

Answer 1

Interprofessional practice is a collaborative practice which occurs when heallthcare providers work with people from within their own profession.Her in this case both the nurse practitioner and internist have changed the medication of the patient for which it should not be done,lack of communication between two of them has brought the change in her medical chart.The position of the interprofessional practice is understanding that the healthcare providers contribute to the team and collaborate in all aspects.Showing respect to each other and building trust among the team members ,supporting each other when any mistake happens and celebrating together when success is acheived.The healthcare providers should work collaboratively,and should seek common goals ,able to analyse and address the problems that arises.

The best collaborative approach to manage Ms.Tuckerno's case is the team work and communication between the colleagues ,so that the patient will not get affected and no need to change the medication doses time to time.