Healthcare Professionals & Roles

Question 1

Nurse

Answer 1

Provide crucial support; physical care if needed; or mentally through advice.
Can talk about the medication that you take.
They are there for you and your family to share feelings and emotions.

Question 2

Social Workers

Answer 2

Help you understand:

• What is happening in the system
• Any issues that will have to be tackled (emotional, social or practical)
• And adjust to changes you experienced
• Also support those around you that need to adjust to your illness

Question 3

Occupational therapists

Answer 3

Help people of all ages to regain independence of their lives in all areas.

Question 4

Physiotherapists

Answer 4

Help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice. They maintain health for people of all ages, helping patients to manage pain and prevent pain.

Question 5

Psychologists

Answer 5

Assess, diagnose, and treat the psychological problems and the behavioural dysfunctions resulting from, or related to physical and mental health. They promote healthy behaviour, prevention of disease and improve patient quality of life.

Question 6

Bereavement Counsellors

Answer 6

Is trained to support people who are experiencing grief or overwhelming emotions. They support a patient or their family before the death that is needed.

Question 7

Paramedics

Answer 7

Usually first to provide merge my care to those in need, respond to emergency calls and transporting patients safety to medical facilities. Also admin of maintaining equipment, filling reports and transporting patients between hospitals.

Question 8

Pastoral Care Workers

Answer 8

Pastoral care workers and chaplains provide pastoral and spiritual care for everyone, regardless of religion.

Question 9

Pharmacists

Answer 9

Provide useful information on the effects of the drugs you are taking. May renew medicines and make sure that you know what you are on. They may talk to your health professionals about your medicines.

Question 10

Volunteers

Answer 10

Work with health professionals to help provide emotional and practical help. Ranges from shopping trips to getting appointments. They do not get paid .

Question 11

Dietitians

Answer 11

Help patients with what they are eating or drinking. Develop plans focusing on the patients’ needs and wishes, whilst also providing education for the patient and their families.

Question 12

Speech Pathologists

Answer 12

Work with patients and family to help manage any communication and swallowing problems. Can help reduce impact of symptoms on patients’ quality of life, whilst providing education for the patient and families.

Question 13

Music Therapists

Answer 13

Offer meaningful music-based opportunities, also sharing enjoyable and memorable times with families and friends.