Question 4
Outline and explain the role of each member of the multidisciplinary team that will look after Giovanni? (10 marks)
The members of the multidisciplinary team who take participation in Giovanni’s care depends on a number of factors including the stage of his diabetes, the services available in his area etc. The team is designed to provide support for Giovanni’s condition as well as care and education (Diabetes Australia 2015).
The first and most important person in the team is Giovanni himself. This is because the actions he makes on a daily basis, the lifestyle choices he makes and how he follows his prescribed treatment are all important aspects of reaching his goals. The more knowledge Giovanni has on his condition and the more …show more content…
These professionals are there to support and motivate the patient in managing their condition and also have a thorough knowledge of when the patient should see other members of the multidisciplinary team. The diabetes educator is there from the initial diagnosis of the illness and continue to provide assistance by explaining what the disease is, providing personalised advice and ways on reaching the goals of keeping a healthy blood glucose range (Diabetes Australia …show more content…
They provide a meal plan that is specialised to each different patient. This is developed as they gather information on the patient’s lifestyle including the current diet and how much physical activity the patient does (Diabetes Australia 2015). This helps to establish a diet plan that meets the nutritional requirements for the patient and keeps the blood glucose levels at appropriate levels. The dietitian will educate the patient on monitoring blood glucose levels, counting their carbohydrate intake, understanding food labels and explaining the benefits of using a food diary (Diabetes Australia 2015). These small steps play a huge role in keeping diabetes under control.
- Exercise physiologist: The exercise physiologist is a professional that can help with poorly controlled type 2 diabetics by providing an exercise plan and education about the advantages of exercise (Diabetes Australia 2015). These professionals specialise in exercise therapy, developing practical goals and motivation for continuing the routine. Even if there are complications with the patient’s diabetes for e.g. in Giovanni’s case being overweight and having a sedentary lifestyle, the physiologist can still develop a program accommodated to his needs (Diabetes Australia
Outline and explain the role of each member of the multidisciplinary team that will look after Giovanni? (10 marks)
The members of the multidisciplinary team who take participation in Giovanni’s care depends on a number of factors including the stage of his diabetes, the services available in his area etc. The team is designed to provide support for Giovanni’s condition as well as care and education (Diabetes Australia 2015).
The first and most important person in the team is Giovanni himself. This is because the actions he makes on a daily basis, the lifestyle choices he makes and how he follows his prescribed treatment are all important aspects of reaching his goals. The more knowledge Giovanni has on his condition and the more …show more content…
These professionals are there to support and motivate the patient in managing their condition and also have a thorough knowledge of when the patient should see other members of the multidisciplinary team. The diabetes educator is there from the initial diagnosis of the illness and continue to provide assistance by explaining what the disease is, providing personalised advice and ways on reaching the goals of keeping a healthy blood glucose range (Diabetes Australia …show more content…
They provide a meal plan that is specialised to each different patient. This is developed as they gather information on the patient’s lifestyle including the current diet and how much physical activity the patient does (Diabetes Australia 2015). This helps to establish a diet plan that meets the nutritional requirements for the patient and keeps the blood glucose levels at appropriate levels. The dietitian will educate the patient on monitoring blood glucose levels, counting their carbohydrate intake, understanding food labels and explaining the benefits of using a food diary (Diabetes Australia 2015). These small steps play a huge role in keeping diabetes under control.
- Exercise physiologist: The exercise physiologist is a professional that can help with poorly controlled type 2 diabetics by providing an exercise plan and education about the advantages of exercise (Diabetes Australia 2015). These professionals specialise in exercise therapy, developing practical goals and motivation for continuing the routine. Even if there are complications with the patient’s diabetes for e.g. in Giovanni’s case being overweight and having a sedentary lifestyle, the physiologist can still develop a program accommodated to his needs (Diabetes Australia