Key Roles In Healthcare

Question 1

What are the 6 key roles in healthcare ?

Answer 1

-Doctors (GP’s)
-Specialist doctors
-Nurses
-Midwives
-Healthcare Assistants
-Occupational therapists.

Question 2

Roles and responsibilities of a doctor ?

Answer 2

Doctors provide medical care for patients , they work mainly in surgeries and local communities . They ;
-diagnose , treat , monitor and prevent illness
-Provide prescriptions for treatment and arrange preventative care such as immunisation
-Refer patients to other professionals such as specialist doctors and therapists

Question 3

Roles and responsibilities of specialist doctors ?

Answer 3

Specialist doctors have expert training in particular areas , they work mainly in hospitals and clinics . They ;
-Diagnose treat , monitor and prevent illness in their specialist areas
-Liaise with other professionals such as nurses to carry out treatment in the hospital
-contribute to teams for ongoing patient care

Question 4

What are some specialist areas a specialised doctor can work in ?

Answer 4

Specialised areas ;
-cardiology (Heart)
-Oncology (Cancer)
-Paediatrics (Children)
-Geriatrics (Elderly)

Question 5

Roles and Responsibilities of Nurses ?

Answer 5

Nurses are trained to carry out medical duties , mainly in hospitals , surgeries , clinics and their homes . Nurses ;
-Monitor and care for the daily chronic and acute medical needs of their patients
-Support doctors in giving treatment and prescribed drugs
-Work to restore health and wellbeing

Question 6

What are the 4 specialist areas of nursing ?

Answer 6

Specialist areas of nursing ;
-Hospital critical care nursing ,
-Cardiac nursing ,
-Surgical care ,
-Oncology nursing

Question 7

Roles and responsibilities of midwives ?

Answer 7

Midwives work mainly in hospital maternity units , clinics and homes , They ;
-Monitor the prenatal development and health of mothers and babies
-Help to deliver babies
-Provide postnatal care , supporting mothers , babies and the families after the birth

Question 8

Roles and responsibilities of health care assistants ?

Answer 8

Healthcare assistants are trained to help with daily personal care and to support service users wellbeing . They work mainly in hospitals ,clinics , residential care and homes . They ;
-Work under the guidance of qualified professionals such as nurses or doctors
-Meet care needs , such as Washing , toileting , making beds , feeding and mobility
-Monitor service users health by taking temperature , pulse , respiration rate and weight

Question 9

Roles and responsibilities of an occupational therapist ?

Answer 9

Occupational therapists facilitate recovery and overcome barriers . They work mainly in hospitals , clinics , residential care and homes . They ;
-Identify issues people may have in everyday life , such as with dressing , shopping or working
-Help people to work out practical solutions