Information for the public
Your care team
A range of professionals who specialise in different areas of treatment or support may be involved in your care. These could include emergency doctors, surgeons, specialist nurses, people who take X‑rays and scans (radiographers), people who advise on exercise and movement (physiotherapists) and people who help patients to regain their independence (occupational therapists).
Working with you
Your care team should talk with you about your injury. They should explain any tests, treatments or support you should be offered so that you can decide together what is best for you. Your family or carer can be involved in helping to make decisions, but only if you agree. Your parent or carer may be involved in helping to make decisions depending on your age. There is a list of questions to help you talk with your care team.
NICE has also produced information for the public on what adults should be able to expect when they use the NHS. We also have more information on the NICE website about using health and social care services.
Some treatments or care described here may not be suitable for you. If you think that your treatment does not match this advice, talk to your care team.