Allied Health

Question 1

What are some Conditions on a license? Types of Licenses?

Answer 1

1) day time only
2) no freeway
3) out of CBD
4) limit passengers
5) no noise
6) no longer than 1/2 hour
7) power steering (quadriplegia)
8) air-conditioning needed (MS)

Types of Licenses?

1) Local (only or local license) - 5-10km from home
2) open road

Question 2

What does a social worker do for a patient post stroke?

Answer 2

• family meeting and patient meeting to advise likely impacts.
• advise assistance and counsels
• arranges:
  
  • community nurse
  • home help
  • meals on wheels
  • respite care
  • day centre attendance
• discusses accommodation options

Question 3

What is the role of a physiotherapist?

Answer 3

• effect of conditions on movements
• plan rehabilitation considering patients health, previous level of activity and interests.
• sets appropriate goals
• early emphasis on movement
• deep breathing and coughing.

Question 4

What is the role of a Speech therapist post-stroke?

Answer 4

• problems of speech, reading and writing.
• design a specific treatment. Practice enunciating words, but often involves relearning names and meaning of words.
• chewing and swallowing assessment is association with dieticians

Question 5

What is the role of OT?

Answer 5

assesses the effect on independence and living activities.

• teaches methods of adapting to changing circumstances.
• visit home, assess the ease of movement through doors, stairs.
• simple modifications and aids.