Theme 3 Key Questions Flashcards
1
Q
Who gathers health information? 3 examples
A
Health care professionals Health care providers Governments Carers Organisations
2
Q
How do we know what information to gather and how do we gather it?
A
Gather depending on the SITUATION
Through:
- critical thinking
- clinical judgement
- scope of practice
- relevant skills (IPPA)
- health assessment frameworks
3
Q
How do we collate and communicate information effectively?
A
- Therapeutic communication
- Interprofessional communication
- Health history
- Frameworks to guide systematic collection
- Assessment
4
Q
How do we use information to deliver positive outcomes for our patients?
A
- Gather data to detect actual/ potential problems
- Understand normal values
- Follow protocols
- Recognise scope of practice
- Report changes immediately
5
Q
What consequences can arise when health information is not collected or communicated effectively? 5 examples
A
- Potential harm
- Adverse health outcomes
- Misunderstandings
- Inappropriate treatment
- Poorly informed clients
- Failure in duty of care
