Know the Healthcare Team (Tan Tock Seng Hospital)
This comprehensive guide introduces families to the multidisciplinary healthcare team caring for their loved ones during hospitalization. It explains the roles of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, dietitians, pharmacists, and medical social workers. The resource details each professional's responsibilities including medical care, caregiver training, discharge planning, therapy services, nutritional support, medication education, and psychosocial assistance. It emphasizes how team members collaborate to support patients' activities of daily living and prepare families for safe transitions home with appropriate community resources and follow-up care.
This article is published by and last updated in 2026.
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