Team around the patient (2) Flashcards
what is the role of the GP
gatekeeper
what is the role of the practice nurse
obtaining blood samples, ECGs, leg ulcers, smoking cessation
what is the role of the midwives
provide care during all stages of pregnancy, labour and postnatal period
what is the role of the health visitors
lead and deliver child and family health services, safeguard children
what is the role of the district nurse
provide direct patient care, have a teaching role
what is the role of the pharmacist
provide info to patients on dosage, administration and side effects of medicines
what is the role of the dietician
informing general public about nutrition, working with those with special dietary needs
what is the role of the physiotherapist
manual therapy and therapeutic exercise
what is the role of the physiotherapist
manual therapy and therapeutic exercise
what is the role of the care manager
work with individuals to identify their goals and locate the specific support services that enhance wellbeing
give 2 political pressures on the healthcare team
reduce cost of treatments, provide more treatments closer to where patients live
what is integration
Integrationisseenasawaytomakemoreefficientandeffectiveuseoflimitedresourcesand isbelievedtobecentraltothechallengeofimprovingoutcomesforpatientsandservice users
what is integration
Integrationisseenasawaytomakemoreefficientandeffectiveuseoflimitedresourcesand isbelievedtobecentraltothechallengeofimprovingoutcomesforpatientsandservice users
give 3 categories of disability
body structure and functional impairment, activity limitation, participation restrictions
give 3 NICE SIGN guidelines
Help health and social care professionals and patients understand medical evidence and use it to make decisions about healthcare
Reduce unwarranted variations in practice and make sure patients get the best care available, no matter where they live
Improve healthcare across Scotland by focusing on patient-important outcomes
