Reflective Account On Clinical Placement

Whilst on clinical placement at Fremantle Hospital (FHHS), a patient admitted with delirium required intervention. I was tasked to collaborate with other members of the multidisciplinary team to help identify and agree upon health and wellbeing outcomes for the patient. I communicated effectively with the dietician on a regular basis via written and verbal communication in order to have the patients dietary plan reviewed regularly and to discuss any changes/improvements. I communicated professionally with physiotherapists about the patient’s condition and whether there was any improvement/changes in mobility. I collaborated regularly with the doctors to discuss the patient’s mental state and any changes. I asked pertinent and relevant questions as well as following the interventional strategies determined by the team.
Regular team meeting were conducted and input from all members of the multidisciplinary team were highly valued and respected.
I was able to contribute meaningful and relevant suggestions about further encouraging the patient to mobilise independently for short distances and relay continual patient evaluation and progress. My ability to participate in this highly effective team was acknowledged by both my preceptor and one of the physiotherapists. It was noted that my continual feedback on patient progress, assessments along with my implementation of any recommendations and my facilitation required to meet the specified outcomes was an integral component of working as a part of the multidisciplinary team and communicating effectively with one another. A direct result of the multidisciplinary team communicating effectively was the patient being discharged to
TCP.