gerontologic health care team Flashcards

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medical doctor who specializes in the care of the elderly that provides in diagnosing and treatment

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gerontologist / geriatrician

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advanced nursing practicioner that diagnose, treat, and manage chronic illness while coordinating care with physicians

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gerontology nurse practicionet

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Nursing specialty that provides care for the older adults, focused on healthy aging, maximum functioning , quality of life

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gerontology nurse

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4
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Assistants in Nursing are health care staff who assume delegated aspects of basic care

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nursing assistant

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5
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providing therapeutic support for older adults experiencing sensory changes, motor disabilities, physical injuries, and impaired functioning to perform skills needed for adls

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occupational therapist

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Helps patients promote and restore health by restoring balance, improving mobility, movement, and
exercise.

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physical therapist

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person with special knowledge about nutrition and food

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nutritionist

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person with special knowledge about therapeutic diets required to maintain health and to treat disease

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dietitian

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9
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ensure that older adults receive sound and appropriate care in the best setting

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case manager

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10
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advocate and most involved in the person’s care

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case manager

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COUNSELS patients and significant others regarding problems, such as finances, family condition, living arrangement, day-to-day living

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medical social worker

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12
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attend the spiritual needs of the patient

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SPIRITUAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL

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13
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instrumental in identifying the person’s desire for spiritual support

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nurse

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