UNIT 2 - A1 roles of H&S care workers

Question 1

Roles of doctors

Answer 1

Diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent illness

Question 2

Roles of nurses

Answer 2

Deliver direct patient care

Question 3

Roles of midwife

Answer 3

Diagnose, monitor, examine pregnant women and provide antenatal care.

Question 4

Roles of healthcare assistant

Answer 4

Monitor patient’ condition by taking temperature, pulse, respiration rate, take blood samples etc.

Question 5

Roles of social worker

Answer 5

work with vulnerable people to ensure their safety and promote independent living

Question 6

Roles of occupational therapists

Answer 6

Being aware of acute medical conditions and advising on home and workplace alterations to support patient

Question 7

Roles of youth workers

Answer 7

Acting as a mentor to young people

Question 8

Roles of care manager/assistants

Answer 8

Ensuring quality of care meets standards and supervising work of care assistants

Question 9

Roles of support workers

Answer 9

Support other care workers