RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DISCIPLINES
Social Work
Pharmacy
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Collect full medication history
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Assess adherence to medication regiment
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Discuss optimization of medication
Medicine
Dietetics
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Obtain medical, surgical, and social history
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Take blood pressure and compare to previous readings
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Utilize motivational interviewing to counsel lifestyle changes
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Review nutrition-related health history
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Determine patient's most prominent area of improvement
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Educate on healthier eating
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Explore the impact of diabetes on the overall mental and social health of patient
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Assess patient's readiness and ability to make changes
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Refer to local resources and programs
Physical Therapy
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Provide educational information for patients regarding foot care
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Create individualized exercise plans under supervision of licensed physical therapist
Occupational Therapy
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Evaluate patients for vision loss, sensory loss, and depression
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Ask about functional limitations due to secondary conditions
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Offer tools to assist with activities of daily living
Law
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Provide legal screening
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Assist with appealing questions and understanding legal documentation
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Direct to local resources that will assist in resolving legal issues
Interested in volunteering with us? Contact the coordinator of your discipline!
PHARMACY
MEDICINE
Dietetics
Law
PHYSICAL
THERAPY
SOCIAL WORK
OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY
Andrea Breckenridge
Alessia Fontana
Jennifer Gavia