UNIT 2 SECTION A1
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A1-ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF GPS
GPS
ECTOMY- REMOVAL FROM THE BODY
There are numorous types of doctors but the ones we most commonly associate with are GENERAL PRACTITIONERS- they provide ongoing care in the community
eg- surgical procedures / preventative care
GPs do not specialise in a specific branch of medicine.
GPs work with all ages for a range of treatments and generally provide preventative care
Local health centres are the main setting for GPs. They work alongside other professionals (eg nurse or doctor). GPs can refer patients to consultants or other care professionals for different treatmeants
eg xrays and blood tests
A1- WHAT IS PREVENTATIVE CARE?
Preventative care ensures to keep people healthy and aware of factors that may make them unwell
eg education on things such as smoking , screening, vaccination for all ages
It is different to disease treatment, as it aims to have an impact before the individual becomes affected
eg MMR jab
A1- WHAT DO OTHER DOCTORS DO?
CONSULTANT- senior doctor who works in a hospital and specialises in an area of medicine- referred to in relation of their expertise
eg oncologist (cancer), cardiologist (heart), pediatrician (children)
they will lead a team of registrars and junior doctors
REGISTRARS- more experienced doctors but less experienced than consultants
JUNIOR DOCTORS- doctors who have completed their university based training but are still under the guidance of senior doctors in hospitals
A1- ADULT NURSE
ADULT NURSE- works with adults (all ages) with physical health conditions
work in hospitals, clinics, GP practices, armed forces, in the community etc
plan individual care/ carry out healthcare procedures/treatments/ evalutate effectiveness
promote good health- running clinics/ health education programmes
A1- MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
MENTAL HEALTH NURSE- work with patients with mental health problems
work in a range of settings- psych units, community healthcare centres, day care settings etc
the charity 'mind' estimates 1 in 4 experience mental health problems- most care occurs in the community
A1- CHILDRENS NURSE (PREDIATRIC)
PEDIATRIC NURSE- works with children and closely with the child's parent/ care giver
they ensure that the care meets the social, cultural and family needs
can work in hospitals and children's homes
A1- LEARNING DISABILITY NURSE
LEARNING DISABILITY NURSE- works with many individuals living in the community and not hospitals
this can include supporting individuals in schools, workplaces, residential settings or people living with family
their primary aim is to maintain the person's physical and mental health
they also aim to ensure as much as possible, they lead a fullfilling independent life
A1- DISTRICT NURSES
DISTRICT NURSE- care for people of all ages- mainly older people/ disabled/ recently discharged
they are supported in their own homes and residential homes
they work closely with family members and other carers
they assess care and support needs of their informal carers as well as their patients
informal carers- friends, family etc
A1- NEONATAL NURSE
NEONATAL NURSE- work with newborwn babies
this includes premature babies
work is done in the community and specialist hospital settings
the babys parent are worked with cloesely and are actively encouraged to take a practical part in the childs care
A1- HEALTH VISITOR
HEALTH VISITOR- provide support for family in the early years of their child's life (0-5)
the support is provided in GP practices, clinics, homes, nursuries etc
advice is also offered on feeding and weening (moving from milk to solid food)
routine checks on the childs development are carried out and parents are supported in the meeting of their child's developmental needs
A1-PRACTICE NURSE
PRACTICE NURSE- work in GP practices
may be one in each practice/ larger ones part of a team
their tasks usually take blood samples, carry out immunisation, administer vaccinnes etc
health screening/ family planning service is also offered if qualified
A1- SCHOOL NURSE
SCHOOL NURSE- usually emplyed by the NHS
can be employed by the school
other responsibilities include immunisation programmes and developmental checks
A1- MIDWIFE
provide a central role in supporting women through all stages of pregnancy
ANTENATAL CARE- helping family prepare for adulthood
POSTNATAL- 6 weeks after birth
midwives provide care at both stages
their main role can be seen to be delivering babies in maternity departments/ hospitals/ homes
A1- HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
NURSING ASSISTANTS/AUXILLIARY NURSES
work under guidance of qualified healthcare professionals
usually nurses/ sometimes midwives
they may work in GP practices, hospitals, nursing homes, community healthcare settings
they can take pulse/ temperature, weight, making beds etc
A1- SOCIAL WORKER
provide help and support for people of all ages through difficult times/ ensure that the most vulnerable are safeguarded from harm
help people to live independently
social workers supports children, disabled, elderly, mental issues
social workers often specialise in working withadults or with children
ADULT SERVICES- older people, adults with disabilities, people with mental health problems,people with learning difficulties. Support people living independently and in residential care- service users family are closely involved
CHILDREN/ YOUNG PEOPLESERVICES- work with children and their families. Ensure that the children are kept safe from harm/abuse. Social workers can move children to safety if they are in direct threat/ harm. They work a lot in residential settings as well as young people leaving care and those at risk of breaking the law
A1- OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
work with people of all ages who struggle with the practicalities of daily life
this can include washing, cooking, housework etc
this can be the result of disability, accident,old age etc
OTs carry out specific activities with patients and aim to get them to live an independent life
may work in GP practices, homes, prisons, hospitals etc
assisstive technology- wheelchairs, ramps, handrails etc
A1- CARE MANAGERS/ ASSISTANTS
care assistants provide practical support for people who have difficulties with daily activities- all ages
thye work in clients homes, residential/nursing homes, suported/ sheltered accommodation
SUPPORTED/ SHELTERED ACCOMMODATION- shelter, support and care provided to vulnerable people to help them live independently as possibe- communal areas
roles may include helping with personal daily care,household tasks, paying bills
care assistants may only work with one person
intense support to manage everyday life
A1- CARE MANAGERS
a leadership role within residential care
they are in charge of the provision of care
responsibilites centre around the running of residential care:
appointment of staff/ manage teams
manage budgets
ensure that care quality meets standards
care managers supervise their care assistants
A1- SUPPORT WORKER
closely linked to healthcare/ nursing assistants
support workers may work under the supervision of a number of H&SC professionals
eg physios, OTs, social workers
the socila worker may identify the needed steps to assist the famiy, and then leaves the support worker to put the plan into action
the typical things they support with are parenting skills, domestic skills and financial management.
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