roles and responsibilities Flashcards
Who works in health care?
Doctors, nurses, midwives, health care assistants, occupational therapist
what are the medical responsibilities of nurses?
observing the condition
administering drugs,
routine investigation,
preparing patients for operation
what are the non-medical responsibilities of nurses ?
care and counselling, help-recovery and rehabilitation, writing care plans, planning discharge from hospital, advocate for patients
what are the responsibilities of doctors?
diagnosing illness, prescribing medication, referring patients to a specialist
what are the non-medical responsibilities of doctors?
maintaining trust with patients, observing listening to patients, maintaining confidentiality,
what are the medical responsibilities of midwives?
examining, providing anetal care, supervising pain management.
what are the non-medical responsibilities of midwives?
care plans,
providing support
advice following miscarriage, termination or neonatal.
parents on newborn babies.