primary, secondary, AHP, MDT, tertiary care. Flashcards
what are the responsibilities of primary care providers?
pharmacist, GP/Dr, walk-in centre, out-of-hours GP, A&E department, dentist, optician.
pharmacist- advice, dispense meds.
GP/DR- treat/ refer. diagnose/ examen. administer/ listen. record notes.
walk-in-centre- routine and urgent treatment for minor injuries.
out-of-hours GP- advise, dispense, administer, treat, diagnose, examen, record notes.
A&E dept- attention for life threatening conditions.
dentist- look after health of mouth and preventative care and treatment. mouth and teeth.
optician- look after health of eyes. dispense spectacles and optical aids.
why might someone need rehab?
conditions- eg: mental health.
disease- eg: CHD?
trauma- eg: car crash.
PTSD.
addiction- eg: drugs (illegal & legal), alcohol, food, technology.
bereavement- eg: person, animal, fictional.
examples of allied health professionals.
art therapist.
paramedic.
occupational therapist.
podiatrist.
speech and language therapist.
dietician.
radiographer.
physiotherapist.
AHP: what does an art therapist do?
therapy and drawing ,help people with emotional and behavioural issues.
AHP: what does a paramedic do?
emergency healthcare needs, provides emergency treatment.
AHP: what does a occupational therapist do?
supporting those who have difficulty with daily living tasks.
AHP: what does a podiatrist do?
foot care, people with nerve damage, circulatory problems and diabetes.
AHP: what does a speech and language therapist do?
supporting those with speech, communication and swallowing issues.
AHP: what does a dietician do?
advising and supporting those with dietary needs.
AHP: what does a radiographer do?
radiotherapy and providing images to help diagnose injury and disease.
AHP: what does a physiotherapist do?
treating those with mobility issues and breathing difficulties.
what is holistic care?
look after whole body. body and mind. pies, family, work and society.
what is the role of an AHP?
provide healthcare treatments.
improve health and wellbeing.
what are some of the benefits of MDT?
- access to entire team of experts.
- receive collaborative support from experts- no gaps, seen more often.
- improves co-ordination within services.
- patients make more goals for themselves- stick to it and knows what they want.
- efficiency and continuity of care.
- improved outcomes and satisfaction.
- regular contact: identify any issues sooner, not repeating info which leads to frustration, care plan of persons health.
- person centred approach, varied needs, multitude of specialists.
what are the advantages and disadvantages of a service user knowing their progress?
advantages:
change lifestyle.
plan for treatment.
increased support, relationships.
time adapt.
disadvantage:
what if it’s not 100% accurate.
increased worry, stress (e. development.)
stop treatment/ give up.
