Unit 2 professionals Flashcards
what is a nurse practitioner
someone who contributes to the management and development of care provisions for service users
What is an adult nurse
work with people who have a wide range of conditions and they promote good health by running clinics
what is a mental health nurse
work with people who have mental health problems
what is a paediatric nurse
work with children with a wide range of conditions
what is a learning disability nurse
work with people who have learning disabilities, they help them to maintain good physical and mental health
what is a district nurse
work with people of healthcare of all ages, they assess the patients needs and support the needs of informal carers
what is a neonatal nurse
work with newborn babies and their parents, encourage parents to take a practical role in babies life
What is a health visitor
provide support for parents within the early ages of childs life (0-5), routine checks on childs development and give advice on feeding and weaning
What is a practice nurse
work with everyone, theyprovide health screening, blood samples and vaccinations
what a school nurse
work with children, check development and provide health education
What is a midwife
provide antenatal and postnatal care for baby and mother, they deliver the baby
what is a healthcare assistant
they take patients temperature, pulse, weight, make beds, serve food, help with washing and dressing
what is a social worker
they provide support for people going through difficult times and protect vulnerable people from harm
what is adult services
they provide support for older individuals who may have a disability, learning disability or mental health problems
what is child and young childrens services
provide support for children with disabilities, learning disabilities or mental health problems and they support young people leaving care. they protect young people from harm and abuse
what is an occupational therapist
work with people who struggle to perform daily activities such as dressing or washing. they assess patients homes and see what equipment can be installed eg a stair lift, to help the individual live as independently as possible.
What is a youth worker
provide support for people between the ages of 11-25. they help them to reach their full potential and become responsible members of society
What is a care assistant
provide support for people who struggle to perform daily tasks eg people with learning disabilities, disabilities or mental health problems, they help with household tasks, writing letters and paying bills.
what is a care manager
they lead the care setting, make sure the service runs smoothly, make sure they have suitable staff and are provide the correct care
what is a support worker
support people of all ages with parenting skills, financial management and domestic skills.
Roles of a doctor
Provide preventative care - vaccinations and advice
Prescribe medication
Monitor treatment
Diagnose illnesses
Discuss treatment plans
What is a consultant
A doctor that is specialised is a certain area , eg cardiologist, psychiatrists, oncologists, paediatrician
