The team around the patient Flashcards
name some people in the traditional primary health care team
GP partners
GP registrars
receptionists
midwives
practise nurses
community nurses
parctise managers
midwives
health visitors
nurse practitioners
What is the role of a GP partner?
first point of contact
provide a complete spectrum of care, deal with problems that combine physiological, physical, social and phycological components.
Name some aspects of patient care a practice nurse might be involved in:
obtaining blood samples
ECGs
minor and complex wound management
travel health advice and vaccinations
child immunisations
family planning and woman cervical smears
sexual health
smoking cessation
men’s health screening
Benefit of a district nurse
keeps hospital admissions and readmissions to a minimum
ensure patients can return home ASAP
role of a district nurse
visit people in their homes/residential care homes
provides care for patients and supports their families
Midwife role
provide care during all stages of pregnancy, labour and the early postnatal period
Health visitor role
lead and deliver child and family health services
provide ongoing additional services for vulnerable children and families
Macmillan nurses
specialise in cancer and palliative care
provide support and info to people with cancer and their families from the point of diagnosis onwards
macmillan nurses offer what?
specialised pain and symptoms control
emotional support
care in various settings
information on cancer treatments
Name some allied health professionals
physiotherapy
occupational therapy
dietetics
podiatry
pharmacology
counselling
Pharmacist role
expert in medicine and their use
advise medical and nursing staff on the use of appropriate medication
provide patient with skills on how to use/manage their medication
Dieticians
interpretation and communication of nutrition science to enable people to make informed and practical choices about their diet and food intake
responsibilities of a dietician
working with people with special dietary needs
informing the general public about nutrition
offering unbiased advice
evaluating/improving treatments
physiotherapist role
help and treat people with physical problems caused by illness, accident or ageing
identify and maximise movement through health promotion, preventative healthcare, treatment and rehabilitation
occupational therapist
assess and treat physical and psychiatric conditions using specific activity to prevent disability and promote independent function in all aspects of life
OTs work in what areas?
physical rehabilitation
mental health services
learning disability
primary care
paediatrics
care management
what is a care manager?
experts in working with individuals to identify their goals and locate specific support services that enhance well being
some factors affecting the primary health care team
economic factors
political pressures
growing number of ageing patients
name 2 political pressures faced by the primary health care team
reduce the cost of treatments
provide more treatments closer to where patients live
‘the team should…’
recognise and include the patient, carer or representative as an essential person in the PHCT
establish a common or shared purpose (teamwork!)
agree on objectives and monitor progress towards them
agree on team working conditions
ensure each team member acknowledges the skills and knowledge of the team
select the leader for the team
promote team work across health care
evaluate team work on the basis of sound evidence
What is the aim of the integration agenda?
to reduce unnecessary admissions to hospital and delayed charges
Integration is a more effective way to
utilising resources
What is the public bodies (joint working) act?
governments plan to integrate adult health and social care
with the view to break down barrier to join working between NHS boards and local authorities
What happens under the integrated joint board model?
NHS board and local authorities delegate responsibility for planning and resourcing service provision for delegated adult health and social care
