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Roles of H+SC Professionals Flashcards

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What is a doctor’s role?

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Primary point of contact

Provide medical care for patients

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Where do doctors work?

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Mainly in G.P. surgeries and local communities

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Doctors are responsible for…

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  • diagnosing, treating, monitoring and preventing illnesses
  • prescribing treatments and medications
  • arranging preventive care
  • refer patients to other health professionals (e.g. specialists)
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Key skills of doctors

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  • creating relationships of trust
  • observing, listening and responding
  • maintaining records
  • maintaining confidentiality
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Role of specialist doctors

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Expertly trained in particular areas

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Where do specialist doctors work?

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Mainly in hospitals and clinics

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Specialist doctors are responsible for…

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  • diagnosing, treating, monitoring and preventing illnesses in specialist areas, such as cardiology, oncology, paediatrics and geriatrics
  • liaising with other professionals (e.g. nurses) to carry out treatment in hospital
  • contribute to teams for ongoing patient care
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Role of nurses

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Trained to carry out medical duties at their level or specialism or seniority

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Where do nurses work?

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Mainly in G.P. surgeries, hospitals, clinics and homes

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Nursing specialisms include…

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  • critical care nursing
  • cardiac nursing
  • surgical care
  • oncology nursing
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4 pathways in nursing…

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  • adult nursing
  • paediatric nursing
  • learning disability nursing
  • mental health nursing
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Nurses are responsible for…

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  • monitoring patient conditions
  • caring for daily chronic and acute medical needs of patients
  • administering treatments
  • preparing patients for operations
  • working to restore health and wellbeing
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Key skills of nurses

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  • providing care
  • writing care plans
  • helping with recovery and rehabilitation
  • planning discharge and follow up appointments
  • acting as an advocate
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Role of midwives

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Supporting mothers during pregnancy, childbirth and the first 28 days of a baby’s life

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Where do midwives work?

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Hospital maternity units, clinics and homes

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Midwives are responsible for…

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  • providing antenatal care
  • monitoring development and health of mother and babies during pregnancy
  • assisting during labour
  • supervising pain management
  • providing postnatal care and support mother, baby and family after birth
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Key skills of midwives

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  • preparing care/birthing plans
  • providing support and advice following termination, miscarriage or neonatal health
  • liaising with other professionals and agencies
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Role of healthcare assistants

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Trained to help with daily personal care and to support wellbeing
They work under supervision of qualified professionals (e.g. nurses and doctors)

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Where do healthcare assistants work?

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Mainly in hospitals, clinics, residential care settings and homes

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Healthcare assistants are responsible for…

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  • meeting care needs such as washing, toileting, making beds, feeding and mobility
  • monitoring health by taking temperatures, weight, pulse, and blood samples
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Role of occupational therapists

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Facilitate recovery and support individuals to overcome barriers to them living independently

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Where do occupational therapists work?

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Mainly in hospitals, clinics, residential care settings and homes

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Occupational therapists are responsible for…

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  • identifying issues people have in everyday life (e.g. dressing, shopping or working)
  • helping people to work out practical solutions
  • being aware of acute and chronic conditions and how to overcome them
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Key skills of occupational therapists

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  • advising on specialist equipment to aid daily living
  • assisting people to return to work
  • enabling rehabilitation and support services
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Role of physiotherapists

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Working with patients to improve their range of movement and promote health and wellbeing

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Physiotherapists are responsible for…

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  • restoring movement and function when someone is affected by illness, injury or disability
  • being aware of different techniques to support individuals with recovery or maintenance programmes
    (physical manipulation and massage, therapeutic exercise, electro-therapy, ultrasounds)
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Key skills of physiotherapists

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  • helping with spine and joint problems
  • helping people recover from accidents, operations, strokes or sport injuries
  • support people with breathing difficulties
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Where do physiotherapists work?

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Hospitals, G.P surgeries, clinics and homes

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Role of dieticians

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Diagnosing and treating people with nutrition problems

Help people make healthy lifestyle and diet choices

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Where do dieticians work?

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Hospitals, clinics and private practices

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Dieticians are responsible for…

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  • assessing, diagnosing and treating dietary and nutritional problems
  • specialising in areas like children’s health, renal dietetics or cancer care
  • running clinics for diabetics or people with eating disorders
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Key skills of dieticians

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  • raising awareness of importance of healthy eating

- advising people who have mental health problems, or are on a low income on how to eat well

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Role of care managers

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Responsible for day-to-day running of a residential care setting (e.g. hospices, residential homes)

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Care managers are responsible for…

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  • recruiting and managing staff
  • managing budgets
  • ensuring services provided meet National Care Standards
  • put policies and procedures in place and make sure they are adhered to
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Key skills of care managers

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  • maintaining relationships with staff and residents
  • maintaining confidentiality
  • listening to resident and staff concerns
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Role of support workers

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Providing care support to a range of service users in homes, centres and residential care settings

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Support workers are responsible for…

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  • implementing care plans agreed with social workers
  • supporting individuals’ comfort and wellbeing, under supervision of professionals
  • help people who need care and support to live as independently as possible
  • following instructions of professionals
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Key skills of support workers

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  • creating and maintaining relationships with clients
  • encouraging independence
  • empowering clients
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Role of social workers

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Trained to help people of all ages to find solutions to their problems

40
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Where do social workers work?

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Mainly in social care centres, homes and clinics

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Social workers are responsible for…

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  • protecting vulnerable people from harm or abuse
  • helping people to live independently
  • support children who live apart from family, and support their foster carers and adopters
  • keeping informed of changed in policies and procedures
  • helping people with mental health problems, learning or physical disabilities
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Key skills of social workers

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  • preparing and reviewing case files
  • making difficult decisions
  • working with a variety of service users of all ages
  • enduring continuity of care
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Role of care assistants

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Help people of all ages who need care to carry out day-to-day tasks such as washing, eating and toileting

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Where do care assistants work?

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Mainly in homes, daycare centres and residential care settings

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Care assistants are responsible for…

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  • meeting personal needs (such as washing, toileting, dressing and feeding)
  • assisting in monitoring health and wellbeing by liaising with other professionals
  • helping with transport, household tasks and taking people shopping
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Key skills of care assistants

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  • working in different settings
  • making service users feel at home
  • maintaining confidentiality
  • observing and reporting changes in health and wellbeing of service users
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Role of youth workers

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Help personal, social and educational growth of people aged 11-25 to help them reach their full potential and become responsible members of society

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Where do youth workers work?

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Mainly in youth centres, schools and colleges

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Youth workers are responsible for…

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  • managing and administering youth and community projects and resources
  • monitoring and reviewing quality of local youth work provision
  • supporting individuals through drinking, drugs, smoking, violence and relationships
  • mentoring young people
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Key skills of youth workers

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  • working across different sectors (including care and criminal justice, private, public and voluntary sector organisations)
  • offering advice on sexual health, using simple language

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