As stated in a previous UEMS resolution (Appendix I), team
working is considered essential for many reasons. These
include the broad range of knowledge and skills required to:
diagnose and assess impairments; activity limitations and
participations restrictions; select treatment options, often from
a diverse range. For example, management of back pain may
include education, advice to continue usual activities, medication,
physical therapy and, rarely surgery; co-ordinate varied
interventions to achieve agreed goals; and critically evaluate
and revise plans/goals to respond to changes in the patient’s
health and function.