1-11. HEALTH CARE TEAM

a. As a Department of the Army practical nurse, you will be one of the members of a group of people involved in the care of the patient--the health care team. Any person involved with the health and welfare of the patient is a member of the health care team. The needs of the patient will dictate who the primary team members will be. All of the following may be team members: the patient, the patient's family, the nursing staff, the physicians, the social workers, the physical therapists, the dieticians, the occupational therapists, the chaplains, and the administrative support staff.

b. Whether you find yourself working in a large MEDCEN or in a field unit, you are still a health care provider and a crucial member of the health care team.