Unit 2- Topic A Flashcards
Topic A
What are types of health care professionals
GP
Hospital doctors (consultant)
Nurses- adult, peadiatric, mental health, learning disability, district, neonatal
Health visitor
Midwives
Healthcare assistants
Occupational therapist
What are types of social care professionals
Social Workers- adult and children/young people’s services
Youth workers
Care assistants
Care managers
Support workers
What are the 6 policies and procedures in health and social care settings
Health and safety
Equality and diversity
Medication
Safeguarding
Disclosing and barring service- DBS referral
Complaints
Explain 3 ways a consultant can care/support for a service user
Can diagnose a condition using specialist knowledge
Can provide more advanced/complex treatment
Can provide expert advice on managing the conditions
What are types of consultants
Cardiologists- heart disease
Psychiatrists- mental health problems
Oncologists- cancer treatment
Paediatricians- treating children
Geriatricians- treating older people
What are the 6 types of nurses
Adult Nurse
Mental Health Nurse
Paediatric Nurse
Learning Disability Nurse
District Nurse
Neonatal nurse
What is a consultant
A senior doctor, normally based in a hospital, who provides specialist expert healthcare support in their area of expertise
What is the role of an advocate
A person who speaks for someone else and represents their views, wishes and preferences
What are examples of mobility aids
Walking stick
Crutches
Mobility scooter
Wheelchair
Walking frame
Stair lift
What is the Equality Act (2010)
A legal requirement that protects people from discrimination in the workplace and wider society. It ensures fair treatment by protecting people from being discriminated against based on protected characteristics
What is the Human Rights Act (1998)
A law that guarantees human rights to people cared for by public authorities to be treated equally, with fairness, dignity and respect. It also allows individuals to challenge human rights violations in courts
What is discrimination?
Unfair prejudicial treatment of someone because they are different from others due to the certain characteristics such as age, gender, race and religion
What is anti-discrimination practice?
Care practice that ensures that inviduals of different needs are met regardless of their care, ethnicity, age, disabilities or sex, and that prejudices and unfair discrimination are challenged
What are the policy and procedures?
Health and safety
Equality and diversity
Medication
Safeguarding
Disclosing and barring service (DBS) referral
Complaints
What is radiotherapy?
It is a treatment that uses high-energy radiation. Radiotherapists and nurses plan treatment and GPs support the individual with the procedure and follow up treatment.
What are side effects of radiotherapy
Tiredness
Sore skin
Hair loss
Feeling sick
Diarrhoea
Stiff joints and muscles
What are examples of lifestyle changes
Diet
Exercise
Stop smoking/ drinking alcohol
Weight loss
Stress management
Increase sleep
What is an organ transplant?
Moving a body part from one person’s body to another. The purpose of the transplant is to replace a service user’s damaged or absent organ.
What professionals are involved in an organ transplant
High skilled surgeons
Specialist nurses
Physiotherapist
Occupational therapist
Counsellor
Social worker
Name organs that can be transplanted
Heart
Kidney
Liver
Lung
Pancreas
Stomach
Intestine
What are 3 duties of a nurse in general
Provide information and advice to service users
Administer medication
Provide emotional and medical support e.g changing bandages
What does a neonatal nurse do
Work with new born babies who have been born prematurely and their parents and encourage them to take a practical role in the child’s life.
They offer advice and support on how to take care of their child.
Work at specialist hospital setting and in the community
What does a neonatal nurse do
Work with new born babies who have been born prematurely and their parents and encourage them to take a practical role in the child’s life.
They offer advice and support on how to take care of their child.
Work at specialist hospital setting and in the community
What does a Health Visitor do
Offer support on health issues and minor illnesses and advice of feeding and weaning.
Carry out routine checks on child’s development from 0-5 years, and support parents to ensure they meet the developmental needs of their children.
Work at in the child’s home, clinics and GP practice
What is the role of a midwife
Support women throughout their pregnancy providing both antenatal and postnatal care e.g ultrasounds
Help families for parenthood and delivery babies
Work at hospitals within maternity departments, in patient’s home, GP practices and children’s centres
What does a healthcare assistant do
Work under guidance from healthcare professionals
Work at GP practices, hospitals, nursing homes and community healthcare settings
What roles does a healthcare assistant do
PERSONAL CARE:
Take and record patient’s temperature and pulse
Weigh patients
Take patients to the toilet
Make beds
Wash and dress patients
Serve meals and assist when necessary
What does a care assistant do
Works in social care settings such as client’s homes, day care centres, residential and nursing homes.
Support people who experience difficulties with daily activities e.g young people/people with physical, learning or mental health disabilities or frail older people
Provide 1:1 personal care.
Keep client records and care plans up to date.
What is the role of an occupational therapist
Observe daily routines and support an individual with specific activities that will help them overcome barriers to living independently.
Work with a multi-disciplinary team to plan and review and holistic ongoing care.
Advise on home/ environmental alterations e.g stairlift/other mobility aids
Advise on specialist equiptment to help with daily activities such as cooking, washing etc.
