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
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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
Jessica Zhao
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Sanika Kulkarni
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Narmeen Rehman
Dietetics
Law
PHYSICAL
THERAPY
SOCIAL WORK
OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY
Andrea Breckenridge
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Alessia Fontana
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Jennifer Gavia