FPC Introduction Flashcards
Primary care =
Secondary care =
Tertiary care =
First point of contact for patients - gateway to secondary care
Hospitals
Specialist centres
What percentage of patient contact takes place in primary care?
90%
What are the out of hours services?
NHS24 and GMED
How many patients does each GP have?
1,700 - everyone is registered with one GP
How does GP employment work?
GPs are usually self employed and function as practices
What is in a typical GP day?
Morning + afternoon surgeries Paperwork Phone calls House calls Specialist clinics
What are different primary care specialties?
General practice
Public health
Occupational and environmental medicine
What are some common symptoms presented in general practice?
Back/joint pain Sore throat/headaches/fever/ earache Cough/breathlessness/wheezing Anxiety/depression/stress Skin rashes
What are some jobs in primary care?
General practitioner General dental practitioner NHS24 Nurses Midwives Pharmacists Physician associates Midwives Practice staff - receptionist / medical secretary
What is the statistical definition of normality?
Based on normal distribution curve /standard deviation
What is the cultural definition of normality?
Based on norms and valves within a group or community
List some examples of members of the healthcare team in the community who may be involved in care after an operation
GP = co-ordination of care, review of progress, changes to medication, ongoing care of other health issues
Practise nurse = wound dressings and store removal
Pharmacist = advice on medication. prepared daily medication
Physiotherapist = aims to improve post op mobility
OT = gives activities to help promote independent living
Receptionist = first point of contact at surgery for appointments and raising concerns
