Interdisciplinary Team Approach: Involving doctors, nurses, social workers, and chaplains to provide holistic care.

Care That Comes From Every Angle: The Interdisciplinary Team Approach at Columbus Regional

When you or a loved one is facing a serious illness, your needs go far beyond a diagnosis or treatment plan. You may need help managing pain, navigating tough decisions, finding emotional or spiritual comfort, and supporting your family—all at once. At Columbus Regional Healthcare System, our Palliative Care Program uses a comprehensive Interdisciplinary Team Approach to provide the well-rounded, compassionate care you deserve.

This means we bring together a team of specialists who each offer a unique perspective—so you receive care that’s not only medically sound, but emotionally supportive and personally meaningful.

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What Is an Interdisciplinary Team?

An interdisciplinary team is a collaborative group of healthcare professionals from different specialties who work together to address all aspects of a patient’s well-being—physical, emotional, social, and spiritual.

At Columbus Regional, our Palliative Care team includes:

• Physicians – who oversee symptom control, treatment planning, and medical coordination
• Nurses and Nurse Practitioners – who provide day-to-day care, patient education, and compassionate bedside presence
• Social Workers – who assist with care planning, resources, emotional support, and family counseling
• Chaplains – who offer spiritual care and support, regardless of faith or belief system
• Other professionals – such as pharmacists, physical therapists, or dietitians, as needed

Everyone works together to ensure your care is holistic, personalized, and well-coordinated.

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Why It Matters

When care is siloed—spread out among different providers who don’t communicate—patients often feel lost, overwhelmed, and unsupported.

With an interdisciplinary approach, you gain:

✅ A unified team that shares information and goals
✅ Fewer gaps in care or conflicting advice
✅ More consistent support across physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
✅ A single, coordinated care plan that reflects your values
✅ A safety net for both patients and families throughout the illness journey

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How It Works in Practice

Whether you’re in the hospital, at home, or receiving outpatient care, the team:

• Meets regularly to review your condition and update your care plan
• Coordinates with your other healthcare providers to ensure everyone is aligned
• Involves you and your family in discussions and decisions
• Adapts care based on changes in your needs, goals, or comfort

This team-based care is flexible, responsive, and always centered around you.

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A Whole-Person Focus

Serious illness isn’t just a medical experience—it’s deeply personal. That’s why our interdisciplinary team supports every part of your journey, including:

• Pain and symptom management
• Emotional support for stress, anxiety, and depression
• Spiritual guidance and meaning-making
• Family meetings and caregiver support
• Advance care planning and future decision-making

Together, we provide a circle of care that surrounds you with understanding, expertise, and respect.

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Why Choose Columbus Regional?

• A compassionate and highly trained Palliative Care team
• Seamless collaboration among medical and supportive disciplines
• Deep respect for patient preferences, beliefs, and values
• A commitment to whole-person, whole-family care
• Experience delivering comfort, dignity, and peace—even in the most difficult moments

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Better Care Happens When We Work Together

At Columbus Regional Healthcare System, our Interdisciplinary Team Approach means you never have to face serious illness alone. Whether you’re managing symptoms, making complex decisions, or supporting a loved one, we’re here with a full team devoted to your comfort, clarity, and quality of life.

To learn more or schedule a palliative care consultation, reach out to our team today.

Because when care is collaborative, healing runs deeper.