A1 Flashcards
What is a doctor
a doctor is mainly based in local health centres
provides medical care for patients , diagnose illness
provide prescription
make referrals to other healthcare professionals
what is a nurse
a nurse is trained to help or carry out medical procedures
they monitor and care for patients daily medical needs
restore health and wellbeing
what is a occupational therapist
they promote recovery and overcome practical challenges and barriers to care
be aware of petits medical issues
provide a practical solution and arrange a support plan
what is a midwife
they support women through all stages of pregnancy (postnatal and antenatal )
assist during labour
provide arrange parental education
works in maternity departments in hospitals
what is a healthcare assistant
they work under health professionals for e.g doctor and nurse
helps with personal care in care hokes , hospitals or homes
they need to carry out health checks , monitor patients , take samples….
what is a care manager
organises and responsible for the day two day running of care home
recruits staff
supervises staff
make sure policies and procedures are adhered to
what is a care assistant
works in a day centre / unit , residential acre homes
supports with personal needs like washing
help carry out daily routine and daily tasks
what is a social worker
works with people of all ages and needs
arranges help and support
protects vulnerable people
keep policy and procedures in place
make decisions to protect service user
what is a youth worker
works with people aged 11-25yrs and help them reach full potential
they develop projects with young people
offer advice and support
they also help youths I=on the streets or who suffer any problems including alcohol , relationships , drugs ….
what is a support worker
offers support to people to help their day to day needs
encourage independence
they need to follow health professionals
make observations and report concerns to appropriate agencies
describe Gp surgeries and local centres
patients go here first when needing medical attention
doctors diagnose illness and provide /issue prescriptions sometimes,es nurses may help carry out blood tests and screening
hospitals
patients go here for treatment Gp cannot give so they make a referral to specialist teams they can either issue a prescription or make a referral to a surgeon for operation
clinics
patients go here for treatment for specific conditions
they are referred by Gp
doctors , nurses often work in clinics
home
care provided for housebound people who are recovering from medical treatment e.g surgery
residential care home
when people feel that they can no longer take care or live by themselves they go to a residential care home
they provide full time or temporary respite care
