Interprofessional Care

Question 1

Which document provides a framework for communication between a multidisciplinary healthcare team?

Answer 1

National Safety and Quality Health Service Communication Standard

Question 2

What are the 4 main types of doctors in order of seniority?

Answer 2

Intern
Resident
Registrar
Consultant

Question 3

What are the 4 main types of nurses in order of seniority?

Answer 3

Personal Care Attendants or Assistants in Nursing
Enrolled Nurses
Registered Nurses
Nursing Practitioners

Note: Midwives are often nurses as well

Question 4

What do Occupational Therapists do?

Answer 4

They focus on enabling clients to pursue activities that they find meaningful. Including taking care of oneself and others as well as engaging in hobbies, interests and volunteering

Question 5

What do Physiotherapists do?

Answer 5

They are practitioners who don’t necessarily need a doctor’s referral to see patients. They focus on recovery from injury, reducing pain and stiffness, increasing mobility and preventing further injury