They administer and monitor effects of medications, do dressing changes, assessments and other specific services including teaching patients and families independent care. Physical Therapy Physical Therapists evaluate the patient's needs and provide exercises and treatments to relieve pain and restore use of muscles and limbs. Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapists provide therapeutic training to help increase the patient's ability to function independently in performing daily living activities. Patients are taught to develop methods for taking care of themselves. Speech Therapy Certified Speech Pathologists evaluate the patient's speech disorders.
Individualized training is provided to enable the patient to relearn basic communication skills.
Social Services Qualified Medical Social Workers may be part of your physician's plan to help the team understand the social and emotional issues or personal difficulties related to your health and recovery. Home Health Aide Part-time services of Home Health Aides provide needed care for patients under appropriate supervision. This may include help with bathing, personal care, exercises, meal preparation and other specifically ordered care. A special way of caring for the patient whose illness cannot be cured. These individuals can receive a full scope of non-curative services while continuing to live in their own homes.