RT Book, Section A1 Constance, Daniel G. A1 Baker, Robert J. A2 Patel, Dilip R. A2 Greydanus, Donald E. A2 Baker, Robert J. SR Print(0) ID 6981728 T1 Chapter 32. Team Physician T2 Pediatric Practice: Sports Medicine YR 2009 FD 2009 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-149677-3 LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=6981728 RD 2024/10/13 AB The team physician is the medical team leader who is ultimately responsible for the safety and care of the athlete. The day-to-day role of the team physician varies dependent on the situation and the members of the sports medicine team that may include an athletic trainer, school nurse, dentist, nutritionist, psychologist, and other physician specialists. The team physician's role should be a formal relationship with the team, even if volunteer. This agreement, among other things, should include complete autonomy in medical decisions and guarantees against acts of coercion. It is important to specifically avoid conflicts of interest, so that the safety and health of the athlete are the first priority of the physician.