roles of people who work in h&sc settings Flashcards
1
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GP/doctors
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- diagnose, monitor & treat common illnesses
- prescribe medication
- arrange preventative care
- refer patient to other professionals
2
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nurses
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- administer medication
- monitor daily chronic & acute medical needs of patients
- support doctors in giving treatment
3
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midwives
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- monitor the prenatal & antenatal development, and health of mothers
- help deliver babies
- provide postnatal care, support mothers, babies & families after birth
4
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specialist doctors
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- diagnose, treat, monitor & prevent illness in specialist areas
- work w/ other professionals to carry out treatment
- ongoing patient care
5
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healthcare assistants
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- provide personalised care for each individual
- meet care needs such as washing, toileting, making beds, feeding & mobility
- monitor health
- work under the guidance of qualified professionals
6
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occupational therapist
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- identify issues people may have in everyday life
- help people work out practical solutions
7
Q
social workers
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- support families
- protect vulnerable people from harm or abuse
- help people live independently
- support children who live apart from their families & support foster carers/adopters
- assist people w/ mental health problems & disabilities, help people w/ substance abuse
8
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youth workers
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- support individuals aged 0-18
- manage & administer youth and community projects
- monitor & review the quality of local youth work provision
- work w/ families & carers
- support individuals in other settings
9
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care managers
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- recruit & manage staff
- control the budget
- responsible for ensuring that the services in the care setting meet national care standards
- put policies & procedures in place to ensure they are adhered to
10
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care assistants
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- meet personal needs such as washing, toileting, dressing & feeding
- assist in monitoring health and wellbeing
- work w/ other professionals
- help w/ transport household tasks
11
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support workers
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- support individuals overall comfort & wellbeing
- help people who need care & support to live as independently as possible
