week 7 - care in the community Flashcards
1
Q
what are the care considerations for the community care of diabetic patients?
A
health literacy - targeted education
culture - ramadam, fasting
mental health
comorbidities - medications ie steriods that impare glycemic control
2
Q
whats the community paramedcine role?
A
check med - in date, if theres barriers - webster pack, pharmacists, med reveiw, education
empower pt to look after themselfs
up to date with hypo managment
alerted vic roads
provide links to access to online recources
3
Q
what can paramedics do?
A
trouble shoot equipment, genral checks, help guide through sick day managment - contact gp, family, endocrinologist, 000
create partnership with paitent and structured collaborateion with other healthcare workers
