Purposes of the interdisciplinary health care team (IHCT) include identification of the client's physical, mental, and psychosocial needs and:
a. building skills in individual disciplines represented
b. sharing expenses for the services rendered
c. increasing the number of disciplines involved in care
d. coordinating health care services to prevent fragmentation of care
D
The interdisciplinary health care team usually includes physical and occupational therapists, a speech/language pathologist, recreational therapists, rehabilitation nurses, a physician, social workers, dietitians, and mental health professionals. The members of the team are selected based on the needs of the client. After each discipline assesses the client, a care planning conference is held with the client and the family. This process prevents duplication of services and fragmented care.
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