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A1 Flashcards

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3 main roles of a doctor

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diagnose illness, prescribe treatment and refer patients to specialist

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3 main role of a nurse

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observe conditions, prepare patients for operations and administer drugs

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3 main role of a midwife

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diagnose and monitor pregnant women, provide antenatal care and assist during labour

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3 main role of a healthcare assistant

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monitor conditions, take blood samples and weigh patients

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3 main role of an occupational therapist

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give advice on specialist equipment, coach people with LD, assist people

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3 main role of a care manager

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supervise work of care assistants, ensure quality care needs are met and ensure suitable staff are available

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role of a care assistant

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provide personal care, carry out household tasks

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role of a social worker

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provide health and support for people of all ages going through a difficult time

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role of a support worker

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support members of families who provide care with parenting etc.

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cardiologist role?

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cares for patients with heart problems

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paediatrician role?

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specialises in treating children

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GP role

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provides primary care for patients in the community

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oncologists role?

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looks after patients with different types of cancer

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psychiatrist role?

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provides care for people with mental health problems

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orthopaedic surgeon role?

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manages patients with bone or joint problems

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geriatricians role?

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treat older people

17
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4 different types of nurses

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district nurse (work in peoples homes), adult nurse, LD nurse and neonatal nurse (work with newborn babies).

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what is antenatal care

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the medical care and support provided to a pregnant person before giving birth

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what is postnatal care?

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medical care and support provided to the woman after giving birth

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