key terms. -component two? Flashcards
primary care.
first point of call in healthcare system.
allied health professional.
someone who is a specialist in a particular field or occupation.
secondary care.
provide specialist care- from referral.
referral.
request made to a health and social care agency in the UK for assistance or a specific action.
tertiary care.
service offer more specialist care.
hospice.
home providing care for terminally ill or sick.
palliative care.
providing care for terminally ill and their families, especially that provide by an organised health service.
advocate.
somebody who can speak with you or speak on your behalf.
prognosis.
likely course of a medical condition.
diagnose.
identify the nature of the issue or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
impairment.
state or fact of being impaired especially in a specified faculty.
symptoms.
physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition or disease especially such as feature that is apparent to the patient.
physical disability.
limitation on a persons functioning, mobility, dexterity or stamina that has a substantial and long term negative effect on a individuals ability to do a normal daily activities.
learning disability.
reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday tasks.
identity.
how you describe yourself.
