Interdisciplinary Care Flashcards

In a hospice setting, the massage therapist's primary goal within the care team is usually:

Answer: Comfort, relaxation, and quality of life

Hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life rather than curative outcomes.

An oncology client has had lymph nodes removed from the right axilla. What should the LMT do?

Answer: Modify pressure on the affected arm and coordinate with the oncology team regarding lymphedema risk

Lymph node removal increases lifelong lymphedema risk, so pressure should be adapted and the care team consulted.

Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered Protected Health Information (PHI)?

Answer: A client's name linked to their health history

PHI is individually identifiable health information such as a name combined with health data.

Which is the best reason for an LMT to refer a client to a mental health professional?

Answer: The client discloses persistent thoughts of self-harm

Expressions of self-harm exceed massage scope and warrant prompt referral to qualified mental health care.

A physician prescribes massage for a client after a whiplash injury. Which document typically communicates the diagnosis, frequency, and duration?

Answer: Prescription or referral order

A prescription or referral order from the physician outlines diagnosis and treatment parameters.

What is the main purpose of a case conference in interdisciplinary care?

Answer: To share progress and align treatment goals among providers

Case conferences help providers coordinate care and adjust shared goals.

A diabetic client has reduced sensation in the feet. Which modification and team communication is most appropriate?

Answer: Use lighter pressure, check skin for wounds, and report any lesions to the client's provider

Neuropathy limits feedback about pressure and heat, and unnoticed foot wounds should be reported.