Depression in Heart Failure

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The care team

In addition to the patient’s cardiac team, several professionals were consulted to help the patient to prioritize his care needs. Match the profession or service with their job description or responsibility on the interprofessional team.


Click to reveal the role or service description for each profession.

Profession/Expertise: Social worker, case manager

Assists with locating resources available in the community

Profession/Expertise: Outpatient mental health care team

Provides continuation of mental health care

Profession/Expertise: Community pharmacist

Provides consults for medications, patient education, and drug interactions, particularly between psychotropic and cardiac medications

Profession/Expertise: Spiritual care

Provides spiritual support, self-growth

Profession/Expertise: Employment services

Helps the patient explore suitable job opportunities

Profession/Expertise: Support group

Increases socialization and helps the patient gain a sense of community