In MLD practice, what is the ongoing responsibility of the practitioner regarding coordination?

• A. Document daily progress and keep confidentiality separate from team communications.
• B. Coordinate care with other professionals and monitor patient progress.
• C. Prescribe medications to manage edema.
• D. Discontinue documentation after the first visit.

Answer: (B)

In MLD practice, the ongoing duty is to work with the wider care team and watch how the patient responds over time. This means staying connected with other professionals involved in the patient’s care, sharing relevant progress updates, and adjusting the treatment plan as edema changes or new information emerges. Coordinated communication helps ensure the MLD approach fits with other therapies, supports safety, and promotes consistent, effective care for the patient. Prescribing medications isn’t within the MLD practitioner’s role, and documentation should continue across visits to track progress. Also, patient privacy is important, but information needed to coordinate care should be shared with the team as appropriate rather than kept separate.