Health care settings Flashcards
1
Q
Identify 8 types of health care settings
A
Dental practice, Opticians, Hospital, Walk-in centre, GP surgery, Nursing home, Pharmacy, Health centre
2
Q
Describe what special outpatient services are
A
They support people with rare and complex conditions, and provide treatments such as chemotherapy and mental health support, often in hospitals.
3
Q
What is long-term care?
A
Services that provide health care for those with long-term medical conditions.
4
Q
State 3 types of practitioners in health centres.
A
Can range from, GP’s, nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians, counsellors and speech therapists.
5
Q
Define what acute care is
A
Services that provide emergency medical help, such as NHS 111 or 999.
