ary health care approach. A team normally has a physician, a
registered nurse, homecare aides, a social worker and other counselors, and
a dedicated volunteer staff. Together, these hospice teams are trained to
provide the emotional, spiritual, and psychological support while not
neglecting the medical care a patient might need. Each team member has a
• Coordinates team care for patients
• Provides direct patient nursing care
• Provides patient and family education
• Provides advice and counseling to both patient and family
• Works with team with understanding of family dynamics
• Accesses community resources
• Provides physician care
• Approves team health care plan for patient and family
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