The Roles And Resposnsibilities Of People Who Work In The Health And Social Care Sector

Question 1

What are the roles and responsibilities of a general practitioner (GP)?

Answer 1

A doctor who doesn’t specialise in a specific branch of medicine but provides ongoing treatment and preventative care on the community for a variety of medical problems including minor surgical procedures.

-diagnose illnesses
-discuss and agree treatment plans
-prescribe medication
-monitor the impact of the agreed treatment
-vaccination programs
-health education and advice on issues e.g smoking, health eating, and alcohol consumption

Question 2

Roles and responsibilities of midwives

Answer 2

Supporting women through all stages of pregnancy (antenatal & postnatal care). Helping families prepare for parenthood and delivering babies.

Question 3

Where do midwives work?

Answer 3

Hospital maternity units, local clinics in GP practices, women’s homes, children centres

Question 4

Roles and responsibilities of a social worker

Answer 4

Aim to ensure the most vulnerable people are safeguarded from harm and help people online independent lives
Adult services: Adults with disabilities, people with mental health problems, learning difficulties

Children and young people services: Provide support for children and their families. Ensuring children are safeguarded from abuse.

Question 5

Roles and responsibilities of an occupational therapist

Answer 5

Work with all ages of people who are having difficulties in carrying out the practical routines of daily life e.g washing, bathing housework and getting to the shops

They will agree specific activities that will help them to overcome barriers and live an independent life

Question 6

Where do occupational therapists work?

Answer 6

Peoples homes, GP practices, residential and nursing homes, prisons, social services, council departments, hospitals

Question 7

Roles and responsibilities of a care assistant

Answer 7

Provide practical help and support for people who have difficulties with daily activities e.g supporting older people, people with learning or mental health difficulties

Question 8

What tasks may a care assistant do?

Answer 8

• helping with personal care e.g washing, dressing, feeding and using the toilet
  -general household tasks e.g cleaning & laundry
  -liaising with other health and care professionals
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Question 9

What does a care manager do?

Answer 9

Key leadership role in residence care settings
- people in support housing
-people receiving hospice care