Component 2 Flashcards
Name 3 practitioners that are found in health care…
- nurse
- doctor
- paramedic
- physiotherapist
- occupational therapist
- dentist
- pharmacist
- dietician
- health visitor
- speech and language therapist
What is the role of a NURSE in health care…
- collaborates with teams to plan patient care
- monitors and records an individual’s health status
- administers medication
- supports holistic care needs
What is the role of a DOCTOR in health care…
- diagnose and treat physical and mental health conditions
What is the role of a PARAMEDIC in health care…
- responds to emergency calls in the community
- assesses the individual
- provides life-saving medical intervention
What is the role of a PHYSIOTHERAPIST in health care…
- assesses and supports the individual affected by injury, illness or disability through tailored exercise programmes
- manual therapy
- advice
What is the role of an OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST in health care…
- assesses and supports the individual’s physical, psychological, social and environmental needs
- provide adaptations
What is the role of a DENTIST in health care…
- assess oral health
- provide dental treatment
What is the role of a PHARMACIST in health care…
- dispenses medication
- advises on the individuals health issues
What is the role of a DIETICIAN in health care…
- assesses and provides nutritional advice to promote a balanced diet
What is the role of a HEALTH VISITOR in health care…
- supports and promotes health and development of children and families
What is the role of a SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST in health care…
- provides support for individuals with communication difficulties
- aid individuals with eating, swallowing and drinking
Name 3 practitioners in social care…
- social worker
- care assistant
- outreach worker
- family support worker
- activities coordinator
- social care prescriber
What is the role of a SOCIAL WORKER in social care…
- works in partnership to assess and support individuals in order to safeguard and protect from harm
What is the role of a CARE ASSISTANT in social care…
- provides holistic care to meet individual’s needs
What is the role of an OUTREACH WORKER in social care…
- provide emotional and practical support to individual’s within the community to help them take part in all aspects of everyday life
