key roles in health care Flashcards
(6 cards)
doctors
provide medical care for patients. they work mainly in surgeries and local GPs
the doctors role is to diagnose, treat and prevent illness
they also provide prescriptions for treatment and arrange preventative care, such as flu immunisation
they can also refer patients to other health professionals, such as specialist doctors and therapists
specialist doctors
have expert training in particular areas. they work mainly in hospitals and clinics. they:
diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent illness in specialist areas such as cardiology (heart), oncology (cancer), paediatrics (children) and geriatrics (elderly)
liaise (communicate and maintain contact) with other professionals such as nurses, to carry out treatment in the hospital
contribute to teams for ongoing patient care
nurses
their role is to be a caregiver for patients by managing physical needs, preventing illness, and treating health conditions. they:
monitor and care for the daily chronic and acute medical needs of patients
support doctors with giving treatment and prescribed drugs
work to restore health and wellbeing
midwives
their role is to support mother and baby throughout the pregnancy and once the baby has been born for 28 days afterwards. they also help deliver babies. they work mainly in hospital and maternity units.
healthcare assistant
healthcare assistants work to help with daily personal care and support wellbeing. they work mainly in hospitals, clinics residential care and homes.
they work under a qualified professional like a nurse or a doctor
they meet the service users care needs like washing, toileting, making beds, feeding and mobility
they monitor health by taking temperature, pulse, respiration rate and weight
occupational therapist
they help service users recover and overcome practical barriers. they work mainly in hospitals, clinics, residential care and homes.
they identify issues people may have in everyday issues people may have in everyday life such as with dressing, shopping or working
help people to work out practical solutions
