Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2708028 | PM&R | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Rehabilitation care is provided by interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, psychologists, and others. When there is disagreement or miscommunication among team members, progress toward patient goals can be thwarted. This paper will discuss differing models by which teams function, and what happens when a nonphysician member of the team disagrees with the plan of care. An analysis of the ethical issues embedded in two cases will be presented, and suggestions for resolution of team disagreement will be recommended.
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Authors
Teresa A. PhD, RN, John RRT, Felise MD, Kristi L. MD,