EPA Flashcards
GDC Principle 1
PUT PATIENTS INTERESTS FIRST.
must listen to pts and give opportunity to ask questions
GDC Principle 2
COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY WITH PATIENTS.
listen, communicate and respect differences, ensure information is clear.
GDC Principle 3
OBTAIN VALID CONSENT
ensure patient understands what they are consenting to
GDC Principle 4
MAINTAIN AND PROTECT PATIENT INFORMATION
accurate complete records. only use confidential info for the purpose it was given
GDC Principle 5
HAVE A CLEAR, EFFECTIVE COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
ensure complaint procedure is always followed and respect a patients right to complain
GDC Principle 6
WORK WITH COLLEAGUES IN A WAY THAT SERVES INTEREST OF PATIENTS
effectively use good teamwork
GDC Principle 7
WORK WITHIN AND DEVELOP SKILLS
provide care within your skill set, based on guidance and always work to develop professional knowledge.
GDC Principle 8
RAISE CONCERN IF PATIENT IS AT RISK
take appropriate action if a patient may be at risk (abuse ect.)
respect different social factors
GDC Principle 9
PERSONAL BEHAVIOUR MUST MAINTAIN PATIENT CONFIDENCE
you must protect patients and colleagues from risks posed by your performance.
What are the chambers within the heart structure?
4 CHAMBERS
upper = atria
lower = ventricles
Which side of the heart transports DEOXYGENATED blood?
LEFT
Which side of the heart carry OXYGENATED blood?
RIGHT
After the deoxygenated blood leaves the RIGHT ATRIUM where does it go?
RIGHT VENTRICLE
ERYTHROCYTES
red blood cells
LEUCOYTES
white blood cells
What is the PHARYNX
THROAT
What is the medical term for a windpipe?
TRACHEA
Where does gas exchange occur?
ALVEOLI