Key roles in healthcare - pg 56 0.0 / 5 ? Health & Social Careunit 2A2/A-levelNone Created by: danpurdy1Created on: 02-10-17 12:43 What are the key roles in healthcare called? Doctors (GPs), Specialist doctors, Nurses, Midwives, Healthcare assistant , Occupational therapists 1 of 19 What do doctors (GPs) do? Provide medical care for patients 2 of 19 Where do doctors (GPs) work? Mainly in surgeries and local communities 3 of 19 What are the three main roles of a doctor? Diagnose/treat/prevent illness, Provide prescriptions, Refer patients to other proffesionals 4 of 19 What do specialist doctors have? Expert training in particular areas 5 of 19 Where do specialist doctors work? Mainly in hospitals and clinics 6 of 19 What are the three main roles of a specialist doctor? Diagnose/treat/prevent illness in specialist areas, Liaise with other professionals, Contribute to ongoing patient care 7 of 19 What could a specialist doctor specialise in? Anything e.g Cardiology (heart), Oncology (cancer), Pediatrics (children), Geriatrics (Elderly) 8 of 19 What are nurses trained to do? Carry out their duties at their level 9 of 19 Where do nurses work? Mainly hospitals, surgeries, clinics, homes 10 of 19 What could a nurse be a specialist in? Critical care nursing, Cardiac, Nursing, Surgical care 11 of 19 Where do midwives work? Mainly in hospital maternity units, Clinics, Homes 12 of 19 What are the three main roles of a midwife? Monitor health of babies and mother, help deliver babies, provide support after birth 13 of 19 What are healthcare assistants trained to help with? Daily personal care and to support wellbeing 14 of 19 Where do healthcare assistants work? Mainly in hospitals, Clinics, Residential care, Homes 15 of 19 What are the three main roles of a healthcare assistant? Work under the guidance of qualified professionals, Meet care needs, Monitor health 16 of 19 What does an occupational therapist do? Facilitate recover and overcome practical barriers 17 of 19 Where do occupational therapists work? Mainly in hospitals, Clinics, Residential care, Homes 18 of 19 What are the two responsibilities of an occupational therapist? Identify issues people may have with everyday life, Help people work out practical solution 19 of 19
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