Team around the patient

Question 1

What is the role of a GP Partner?

Answer 1

They are usually the 1st point of contact (after reception staff) for most patients
They are independant contractors to NHS

Question 2

What is the role of a practice nurse?

Answer 2

They work in surgeries and supervise healthcare assissants
Blood samples
ECGs
wound management
Vaccinations
Family planning

Question 3

What is the role of a district nurse?

Answer 3

Visits homes/care homes
Teaching and support role with patients and families
Minimize potential hospital admissions
Assesses healthcare needs
Often work with bed bound or very frail patients (with limitied mobility) e.g. they can’t get to the hospital or GP

Question 4

What is the role of a Midwife?

Answer 4

They provide care during pregnancy, labour and early postnal period
They work in the community in homes, children centres, surgeries and hospitals

Question 5

What is the role of a health visitor?

Answer 5

Lead child and family health service, support the care of a child up until 5 years old
Also provide additional support/service to vulnerable children and families

Question 6

What is the role of a Macmillan nurse?

Answer 6

Cancer and pallative care in varitey of settings

Pain and symptom control, emotional support, providing info about treatment, coordinate with hospital.

Question 7

What is the role of a pharmacist?

Answer 7

Medicine and use, advise medical/nursing staff and patients, can prescribe
Work in hospitals, primary care or community

Question 8

What is the role of dieticians?

Answer 8

Work in hospital and community

Inform about nutrition, work with special dietary needs patients

Question 9

What is the role of a physiotherapist?

Answer 9

Help and treat physical problems with manual therapy, exercise, electro-physical
Maximise movement, rehab, preventative healthcare and health promotion

Question 10

What is the role of an occupational therapist?

Answer 10

Assessment and treatment of physical and psychiatric contions to prevent diability and promote independant function
Physical rehab, mental health help, learning disabilities support and enviroment adaptaion.

Question 11

What is the role of a care manager?

Answer 11

They work with individuals to identify their goals and find specific support services