The role of the sport psychologist working with an injured athlete within a sports medicine context would have all of the following responsibilities except

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Providing distraction is not a typical responsibility of a sport psychologist working with an injured athlete within a sports medicine context. The other responsibilities listed (assessment of the athlete's psychological status, facilitate communication between physician and athlete, teach psychological skills, facilitate social support) are all important roles for a sport psychologist in this context.

The Role of the Sport Psychologist Working with an Injured