1. 6565 WK 5 DISC
This week your Discussion will focus on interprofessional practice. This Discussion is an
opportunity for you to examine your perspective and experiences with interprofessional
collaborative practice and to apply your knowledge to managing patient care. To
prepare: Identify a professional nursing organization and review their position on
interprofessional practice Review the following case study: Case Study: Ms. Tuckerno has
been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The patient receives care at an internal
medicine clinic. Her internist is not in the office today and she is being treated by the nurse
practitioner. The patient is on two medications for her MS, three different blood pressure
medications, one medication for thyroid disease, one diabetic pill daily, insulin injections
twice a day, she uses medical cannabis, and uses eye drops for glaucoma. Upon assessing
the patient, the nurse practitioner (NP) decides her treatment plan should be adjusted. The
NP discontinues some of the patient’s meds and discontinues medical cannabis. She orders
the patient to follow up in two weeks. The patient returns and is seen by her internist. The
internist speaks with the patient and reviews her medical chart. The internist states to the
patient, “I am dissatisfied with the care you received from the nurse practitioner.” The
internist places the patient back on originally prescribed medications and medical
cannabis. Post 2 pages on : An explanation of your understanding of interprofessional
practice. Also, explain the position on interprofessional practice for a professional nursing
organization that you are a member of or of which you plan to become a member. Then,
explain what you think is the best collaborative approach to manage Ms. Tuckerno’s
care. References Required Readings Altman, S. H., Butler, A. S., Shern, L. (Eds.). (2015).
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Legislative: Interprofessional collaboration: What’s taking so long? OJIN: The Online Journal
of Issues in Nursing, 19(1). Buppert, C. (2015). Appendix 11-D: Sample Professional
Services Agreement. In Nurse Practitioner’s Business Practice and Legal Guide (5th ed.)
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Practitioner Practice. In Nurse Practitioner’s Business Practice and Legal Guide (5th ed.)
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