test 30- people in the hospital Flashcards
they assist patients who have difficulties speaking.
speech therapist
they move patients on beds, trolleys and wheelchairs.
porters
they look after people’s feet.
chiropodists
they work out special meals and give advice on the most appropriate food.
dieticians
they are responsible for, prepare and dispense medicine.
pharmacist
these doctors’ speciality is children.
paediatricians
senior medical people who give expert advice and are responsible for final decision making.
consultants
they give massage and exercise to restore specific bodily functions.
physiotherapists
they operate on patients to repair skin damage or improve a patient’s appearance.
plastic surgeons
their work is rehabilitation and assistance of people recovering from or suffering from illness.
occupational therapists
they operate equipment in the X-ray department.
radiographers
they work in the departments which are responsible for specimens.
medical laboratory scientific officers
they are responsible for running and organizing a ward or department.
ward sisters/charge nurses
they work together with medical personnel in hospitals and try to deal with a patient’s problems at home.
social workers
they clean and organize bed linen.
laundry staff
