2. Multidisciplinary approach refers to
collaboration between members of
different disciplines who provide
specific services to the patient.
3.
4. A psychiatrist
A psychiatric nurse
A clinical psychologist
A psychiatric social worker
An occupational therapist or an activity therapist
A pharmacist and a dietician
A counsellor
5. The psychiatrist is a medical doctor with
special training in psychiatry. He is
accountable for the medical diagnosis
and treatment of patient.
6. Other important functions of psychiatrist
Admitting patient into acute care setting
Prescribing and monitoring psychopharmacologic
agents
Administering ECT
Conducting individual and family therapy
Participating in interdisciplinary teem meetings
Owing to their legal power to prescribe and write
orders
LEADER OF THE TEAM
7. 2. Psychiatric Nurse
A registered nurse with
specialized training in
the care and treatment
of psychiatric patients
DPN, MSc, MPhil or
PhD in psychiatric
nursing
Accountable for the bio-
psychosocial nursing
care of patients and
their milieu
8. Other functions of psychiatric nurse
Administering and monitoring medications
Assisting in numerous psychiatric and physical
treatments
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
Teach patients and families
Take responsibility for patients’ records
Act as patients’ advocate
Interact with patients’ significant others
9. 3. Clinical Psychologist
Masters degree in psychology or Ph.D. in clinical
psychology with specialized training in mental health
settings
He is accountable for psychological assessments, testing,
and treatments
He offers direct
Services such as
individual, family
or marital
therapies
10. 4. Psychiatric Social Worker
Masters degree in Social Work or Ph.D. degree with
specialized training in mental health setting
Accountable for family case work and community
placement of patients
Conducts group therapy sessions
Emphasises intervention
with the patient in social
environment in which
he will live
11. 5. Occupational therapist or an Activity therapist
Accountable for
recreational,
occupational and
activity programs
Assists the
patients to gain
skills that help
them cope more
effectively to gain
or retain
employment, to
use leisure time
12. 6. Pharmacist and a dietician
Provide medication
according to prescription of
a psychiatrist
Dietician is responsible for
ensuring therapeutic diet