Describe the Importance of Including the Patient and Their Family

question 16

Essay

Describe the importance of including the patient and their family as members of the interprofessional team.

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Definitions:

Antidepressant Medication

Drugs designed to improve symptoms of depression by altering brain chemistry.

Aged Cheese

Cheese that has been stored for an extended period to develop more complex flavors, textures, and possibly nutritional value compared to fresh cheese.

Latinos

People from, or having descent from, Latin American countries, often residing in the United States.

Acculturation

The process of cultural change and psychological change that results following meeting between cultures.